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MBV 216N

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 216N
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,513 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to various areas

slight blow from ehaust joint

slight damage to o/s/f rim

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,464 miles

o/s sill step slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

rear subframe corroded

rear valance corrosion present

slight blow from front exhaust

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

n/s/f floor corrosion present

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

n/s/f floor corrosion present

o/s sill step slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

rear subframe corroded

rear valance corrosion present

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 22 May 2012 544,547 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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MBV 216N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBV 216N, 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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MBV 216N is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 January 1975.

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