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HBD 77L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,692 mi
Last recorded19,692 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 77L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 19,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 18,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 17,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 17,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 17,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 16,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 16,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,740 miles

Nearside Front rack

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,662 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,587 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,475 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 91,999 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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HBD 77L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HBD 77L, 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 HBD 77L registered?

HBD 77L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HBD 77L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBD 77L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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