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MLA 701P

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,961 mi
Last recorded44,961 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 701P
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,049 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 43,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MLA 701P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLA 701P, 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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What year was MLA 701P registered?

MLA 701P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 December 1975.

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