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JMB 159N

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 159N
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 55,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 55,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 54,775 miles

Both rear radius arms have slight play

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 May 2015 54,767 miles

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

Both rear radius arms have slight play

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front arm slightly bent

Seats folded flat

Fail 22 May 2014 53,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front arm slightly bent

Seats folded flat

Pass 15 May 2013 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt receiver tucked under the rear floor.

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear seat belt will not pull out. Due to the age of the vehicle it is not a requirement for the rear seats to have them.

Pass 16 May 2012 52,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats folded flat, not enabling a full check of the rear seat belts.

Washers require adjusting

Pass 25 May 2011 52,787 miles

Both rear shocks slight misting of oil

Pass 21 May 2010 52,738 miles

Rear seat belts unable to tested (seat down)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,526 miles

wear in nearside lower joint

wear in offside top joint

Pass 17 May 2006 52,433 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2005 52,312 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 52,312 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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JMB 159N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JMB 159N, 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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JMB 159N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 May 1975.

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