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NMB 980P

1975 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,957 mi
Last recorded41,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini Clubman53,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMB 980P
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,957 miles

Welding repairs covered with sealer.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Welding repairs covered with sealer.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 41,849 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

play in off side steering arm at fixings

wipers run constantly

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,771 miles

rear valance slight corrosion

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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NMB 980P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman in White 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 NMB 980P, 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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NMB 980P is a 1975 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 23 December 1975.

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