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PLD 743L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLD 743L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,746 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

O/s front and o/s rear tyres side walls cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,507 miles

center exhaust has pin holes in it

n/s/r shock bush worn

o/s/f flexi starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 15,373 miles

Advise offside front floor corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,373 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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PLD 743L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PLD 743L, 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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What year was PLD 743L registered?

PLD 743L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is PLD 743L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLD 743L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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