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LOR 794L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,083 mi
Last recorded3,083 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOR 794L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 3,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 3,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 3,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 3,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 3,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 2,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 2,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 1,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 1,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 7 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014

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 4 Jul 2014

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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LOR 794L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,299 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 LOR 794L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOR 794L registered?

LOR 794L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is LOR 794L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOR 794L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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