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GFK 637L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,136 mi
Last recorded8,136 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFK 637L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 8,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 7,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 6,947 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 6,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 5,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 3,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (2.mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (2.mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 2,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 3 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 468 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 7,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 7,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GFK 637L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GFK 637L, 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

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What year was GFK 637L registered?

GFK 637L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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The MOT history for GFK 637L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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