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PAA 969M

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 969M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,179 miles

All alloy wheels slightly corroded

Battery Insecure

Body Kit fitted unable to check sills

Both Front suspeension knuckle dust covers deteriorated

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

No interior rear view mirror

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Very Little clearance on bump stops

knock in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,179 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Additional Battery beinging carried in boot

All alloy wheels slightly corroded

Battery Insecure

Body Kit fitted unable to check sills

Both Front suspeension knuckle dust covers deteriorated

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No interior rear view mirror

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Very Little clearance on bump stops

knock in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,154 miles

Body kit fitted unable to inspect outer sills.

Both front tyres slightly cracking on tread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight wear in sterring rack inner balljoints

Very little clearance on both front suspension bump stops.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 19,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Body kit fitted unable to inspect outer sills.

Both front tyres slightly cracking on tread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight wear in sterring rack inner balljoints

Very little clearance on both front suspension bump stops.

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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PAA 969M is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,299 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 PAA 969M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAA 969M is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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