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ORV 35H

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,712 mi
Last recorded63,712 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 35H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,712 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet area (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced inner mount bolt pin / area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear o/s rear parting brake cable fouling on sub frame / slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rubbing the parking brake spring

Offside Rear sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 18,196 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s & n/s and led position lights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted shock absorber mount fouling subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort rear foot and parking brake low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,529 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 8,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 6,057 miles

o/s/r radius arm locating hole slightly elongated(no movement detected)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 6,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r radius arm locating hole slightly elongated(no movement detected)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 2 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside bonnet hinge mount insecure

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,328 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside bonnet hinge mount insecure

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,241 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 74,241 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 74,237 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

General corrosion on underside hidden by underseal

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ORV 35H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,865 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 ORV 35H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ORV 35H is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 April 1970.

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