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TTE 889L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,856 mi
Last recorded1,856 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTE 889L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 1,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Unknown if original seats fitted to front of vehicle.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 1,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering linkage fixed to hub carrier for track rod end. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Unknown if original seats fitted to front of vehicle.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 1,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 999 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm securing nut not on nylock.

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nut missing from gear linkage

Pass 8 Sep 2014 712 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 8 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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TTE 889L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTE 889L, 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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TTE 889L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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