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HSE 338N

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,149 mi
Last recorded48,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSE 338N
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,149 miles

brake pipes at rear coated in underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,876 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,607 miles

engine not running smooth

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2015 47,553 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine breathing heavily

engine not running smooth

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,241 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,013 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,205 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 44,190 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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HSE 338N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 53,687 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 HSE 338N, 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 51 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 HSE 338N registered?

HSE 338N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 11 February 1975.

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