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LKL 524P

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,635 mi
Last recorded58,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKL 524P
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,290 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal travel slightly long

nearside front and offside front tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,677 miles

long foot brake travel

nearside front and offside front tyre walls perishing

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding by shock absorber top mount

offside front seat belt slightly fraying

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,517 miles

corrosion to bulkhead around brake cylinder

corrosion to n/s/r top shock mount

corrosion to o/s/r floor

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch

repairs to rear lower cross member

Fail 13 Jul 2010 45,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion to bulkhead around brake cylinder

corrosion to n/s/r top shock mount

corrosion to o/s/r floor

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch

repairs to rear lower cross member

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,351 miles

slight noise in the front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2009 44,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight noise in the front wheel bearings

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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LKL 524P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKL 524P, 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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LKL 524P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 29 September 1975.

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