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HRA 234H

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,572 mi
Last recorded22,572 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRA 234H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,572 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Non standard centre exhaust mount fitted

Non standard front and rear suspension fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Non standard centre exhaust mount fitted

Non standard front and rear suspension fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

No shrouds fitted on headlamps, and no seam covers fitted on sill seams

Radiator insecure

headlamps very slightly different colours

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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HRA 234H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,865 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 HRA 234H, 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 56 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 HRA 234H registered?

HRA 234H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 27 April 1970.

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