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AOT 973J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,033 mi
Last recorded21,033 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 973J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,902 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,038 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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AOT 973J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 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 AOT 973J, 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 55 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 AOT 973J registered?

AOT 973J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is AOT 973J safe to buy?

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