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HUU 858N

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUU 858N
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear valance panel rusted both ends

Fail 19 Apr 2016 98,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center hanger missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear valance panel rusted both ends

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,104 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car has had various places welded unable to asses quality of repair due to undersill

offside lower sill has been repaired by welding

offside rear footwell has been repaired by welding

Fail 18 Aug 2010 98,102 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HUU 858N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HUU 858N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUU 858N registered?

HUU 858N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is HUU 858N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUU 858N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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