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ACJ 879L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 879L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,531 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,976 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,374 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 54,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 54,332 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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ACJ 879L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACJ 879L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACJ 879L registered?

ACJ 879L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is ACJ 879L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACJ 879L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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