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FMU 144J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 144J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 65,495 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight wear / noise

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 65,163 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 64,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pump slight seeping?

play in lower steering column

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,885 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 62,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,348 miles

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

bolt loose under fan

brake pipe under offside front floor loose

front exhaust mount cracked

handbrake cable touching exhaust clamp

handbrake on limit

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,987 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FMU 144J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FMU 144J, 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 FMU 144J registered?

FMU 144J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is FMU 144J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 144J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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