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JJN 407V

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 407V
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2014 80,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 70,323 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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JJN 407V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 JJN 407V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJN 407V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 August 1979.

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