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GRE 556K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRE 556K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 92,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,271 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,268 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet secondary catch missing

nearside front position light bright

nearside front wheel protruding from wheel arch

offside front position light bright

offside front wheel protruding from wheel arch

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,454 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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GRE 556K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GRE 556K, 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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What year was GRE 556K registered?

GRE 556K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is GRE 556K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRE 556K shows 6 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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