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MBL 512L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,515 mi
Last recorded53,515 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 512L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,532 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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MBL 512L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBL 512L, 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 MBL 512L registered?

MBL 512L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is MBL 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 512L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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