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LLP 205K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

340 mi
Last recorded340 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLP 205K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 4 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 7,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 5,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 3,823 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 3,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014
Pass 25 May 2010 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable rubbing on battery positive lead

Fail 14 May 2010 49,110 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable rubbing on battery positive lead

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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LLP 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 50,084 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 LLP 205K, 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 54 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 LLP 205K registered?

LLP 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is LLP 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLP 205K 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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