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MCG 132T

1978 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 132T
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,737 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 55,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MCG 132T is a 1978 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCG 132T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCG 132T is a 1978 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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