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FPL 280J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,601 mi
Last recorded73,601 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 280J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,784 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,720 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 68,270 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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FPL 280J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FPL 280J, 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 FPL 280J registered?

FPL 280J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 June 1971.

Is FPL 280J safe to buy?

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