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RLX 117L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 117L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,382 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near rear seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and mid sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,316 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose/insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,184 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 62,633 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 62,633 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,201 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 62,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 61,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

no evidence of loccking devise on most front suspension componants ??

side lights do not work with ignition off

slight play in both steering rack track rods

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 20 May 2010 61,923 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

no evidence of loccking devise on most front suspension componants ??

side lights do not work with ignition off

slight play in both steering rack track rods

steering column lower bush worn

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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RLX 117L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RLX 117L, 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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RLX 117L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 26 June 1973.

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