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JCH 87K

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,001 mi
Last recorded4,001 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 87K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 4,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 4,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 3,522 miles

Main Beam Flash Not Working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 3,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Main Beam Flash Not Working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 697 miles

Light chassis corrosion to rear floorpan in places.

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 43,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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JCH 87K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 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 JCH 87K, 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 55 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 JCH 87K registered?

JCH 87K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 September 1971.

Is JCH 87K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCH 87K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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