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FPF 653J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 653J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 75,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 74,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 71,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,854 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan painted white (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Painted white (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch painted white (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,796 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,593 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 61,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,591 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer sidewall, no cords visable at present.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,591 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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FPF 653J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 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 FPF 653J, 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 55 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 FPF 653J registered?

FPF 653J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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