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FUA 809K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,090 mi
Last recorded76,090 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUA 809K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holded within 30cm of nearside front steering mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holded within 30cm of nearside front cradle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) catching suspension arm lock to lock (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,170 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 98,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,597 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FUA 809K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUA 809K, 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.

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FUA 809K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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