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AFJ 798L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,092 mi
Last recorded42,092 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 798L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 42,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,090 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,087 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,084 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to go out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,078 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rods ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,075 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive scuttle panel cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front under scuttle panel corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside corrosion up under windscreen scuttle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckles (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several around vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack knuckles (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several around vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack knuckles (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,964 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,964 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,957 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,878 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,839 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,763 miles

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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AFJ 798L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AFJ 798L, 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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AFJ 798L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 September 1972.

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