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DFR 48S

1977 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,039 mi
Last recorded14,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 48S
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,921 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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DFR 48S is a 1977 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFR 48S, 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 49 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 DFR 48S registered?

DFR 48S is a 1977 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is DFR 48S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFR 48S shows 3 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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