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NPF 576L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,217 mi
Last recorded42,217 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 576L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 41,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,839 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,831 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,812 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,787 miles

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

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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NPF 576L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NPF 576L, 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.

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What year was NPF 576L registered?

NPF 576L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is NPF 576L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 576L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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