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MRC 205K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 205K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,480 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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MRC 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MRC 205K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRC 205K registered?

MRC 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is MRC 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRC 205K shows 12 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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