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FWK 776L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

477 mi
Last recorded477 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWK 776L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,616 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2006 77,995 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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FWK 776L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,299 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 FWK 776L, 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 53 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 FWK 776L?

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What year was FWK 776L registered?

FWK 776L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is FWK 776L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWK 776L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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