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SPA 748L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,054 mi
Last recorded34,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 748L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,054 miles

both rear tyres low outer tread

Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low outer tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 34,054 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,579 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,402 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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SPA 748L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPA 748L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPA 748L registered?

SPA 748L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 July 1973.

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