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FOB 168L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOB 168L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 51,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FOB 168L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOB 168L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOB 168L?

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What year was FOB 168L registered?

FOB 168L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is FOB 168L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOB 168L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOB 168L have outstanding finance?

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