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SRB 873K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,713 mi
Last recorded72,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 873K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,455 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 67,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,704 miles

Gear box leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,710 miles

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

Gearbox leaking.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Gearbox leaking.

Pass 7 Jul 2009
Fail 7 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008
Fail 7 Jul 2008

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2008

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007
Fail 29 Jan 2007

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006

offside rear subframe small area of weekness

Fail 3 Oct 2005

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SRB 873K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 50,084 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 SRB 873K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SRB 873K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 February 1972.

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