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YYN 512H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,787 mi
Last recorded1,787 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYN 512H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 1,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 1,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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YYN 512H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYN 512H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYN 512H registered?

YYN 512H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is YYN 512H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYN 512H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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