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PTM 861J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,023 mi
Last recorded48,023 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 861J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,023 miles

Oil leak ()

all grease points have excess grease

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,853 miles

hole corodded nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wheel arch holed but not within 30cm of structual point

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wheel arch holed but not within 30cm of structual point

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill holed but not within 30cm of a structual ,point

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,765 miles

nearside front inner and outer sill/front panel weak

nearside rear brake down on performance

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front inner and outer sill/front panel weak

nearside rear brake down on performance

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,709 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,708 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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PTM 861J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PTM 861J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTM 861J registered?

PTM 861J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 4 September 1970.

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