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ABM 187L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,204 mi
Last recorded63,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 187L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,204 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 53,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,769 miles

heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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ABM 187L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 50,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABM 187L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABM 187L registered?

ABM 187L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is ABM 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 187L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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