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NPP 381L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,263 mi
Last recorded58,263 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPP 381L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 55,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bodywork corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes corroding,oil leaks

long foot brake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bodywork corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes corroding,oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,260 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2008 52,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,961 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

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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NPP 381L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NPP 381L, 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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NPP 381L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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