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TFR 327J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFR 327J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 69,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,094 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,027 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,931 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,680 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,334 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,220 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,582 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,081 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,517 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,510 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 58,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,774 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 55,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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TFR 327J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 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 TFR 327J, 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 55 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 TFR 327J registered?

TFR 327J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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The MOT history for TFR 327J shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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