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DOJ 498K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOJ 498K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,517 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,517 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,493 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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DOJ 498K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOJ 498K, 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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What year was DOJ 498K registered?

DOJ 498K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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