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SDC 838M

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,559 mi
Last recorded73,559 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDC 838M
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,511 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,931 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR

Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,931 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

SLIGHT CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 37,267 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 36,738 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,261 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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SDC 838M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDC 838M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDC 838M registered?

SDC 838M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is SDC 838M safe to buy?

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Does SDC 838M have outstanding finance?

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