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TAK 489J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,864 mi
Last recorded67,864 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAK 489J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 67,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 67,796 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 67,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 67,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 67,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 67,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 67,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 67,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 67,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 66,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 66,302 miles

bottom of doors corroded but not holed

sills corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,107 miles

bottom of drivers door corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 66,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

bottom of drivers door corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,694 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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TAK 489J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAK 489J, 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.

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What year was TAK 489J registered?

TAK 489J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is TAK 489J safe to buy?

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