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TUO 473J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,296 mi
Last recorded63,296 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 473J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,296 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 79,070 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY MODIFIED

Fail 12 Jun 2006 79,065 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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TUO 473J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TUO 473J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUO 473J registered?

TUO 473J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TUO 473J safe to buy?

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