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PND 976J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,099 mi
Last recorded1,099 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPND 976J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 1,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,, 2.7mm tyre 82% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint has slight play all front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

bonnet and boot, made of fibre glass, secured by pins

engine sump guard fitted, limiting view

exhaust hitting floor

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

no rear seats fitted,, full race harness seat belts fitted to front

o/s/r road wheel, scrapping noise on rotation,, recommend check

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16% ,, recommend check

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

recommend check steering track

roll cage fitted

suspect odometer not working

Fail 6 Nov 2020 1,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,, 2.7mm tyre 82% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint has slight play all front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

bonnet and boot, made of fibre glass, secured by pins

engine sump guard fitted, limiting view

exhaust hitting floor

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

no rear seats fitted,, full race harness seat belts fitted to front

o/s/r road wheel, scrapping noise on rotation,, recommend check

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16% ,, recommend check

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

recommend check steering track

roll cage fitted

suspect odometer not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at junction (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 1,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective tail exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet and boot fibre glass, secured with pins

engine sump guard fitted, limiting view

n/s/r road wheel toe in alot,, recommend attention/check

no rear seats fitted. full race harness seat belts fitted to front

recommend having steering track checked

roll cage fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2017 1,073 miles

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

bonnet is fibreglass and held on with pins and belt

no rear seats fitted,front seats fitted with full harness belts

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 99,999 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight wear in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight wear in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 99,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,999 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s c/v gater slightly split

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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PND 976J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PND 976J, 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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PND 976J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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