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DPF 535J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 535J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 86,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 86,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,295 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,016 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 85,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 85,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,340 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,318 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,871 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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DPF 535J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DPF 535J, 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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What year was DPF 535J registered?

DPF 535J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DPF 535J safe to buy?

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