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FYW 568J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,626 mi
Last recorded56,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 568J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,383 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipes

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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FYW 568J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYW 568J, 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 FYW 568J registered?

FYW 568J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FYW 568J safe to buy?

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