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FYC 864K

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,000 mi
Last recorded41,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 864K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,338 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 20,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 19,777 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 19,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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FYC 864K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FYC 864K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYC 864K registered?

FYC 864K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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The MOT history for FYC 864K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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