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OUC 129L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 129L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 78,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,995 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,463 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 70,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 69,692 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 69,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 69,618 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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OUC 129L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUC 129L, 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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OUC 129L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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