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ADM 284H

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADM 284H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking up

Fail 11 May 2017 81,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking up

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,359 miles

Rear tyres cracking up

Fail 12 May 2016 76,359 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up Both inner (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres cracking up

Pass 14 May 2015 71,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking badly,needs replacing

Fail 8 May 2015 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking badly,needs replacing

small noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2014 67,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 67,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 52,384 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 47,335 miles

rear fuel pipe to filter is cracking

Pass 23 May 2009 43,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2008 39,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,989 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ADM 284H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,865 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 ADM 284H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADM 284H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 February 1970.

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