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UMU 478M

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMU 478M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 78,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped complete brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subrame (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads poor

rear seat insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,110 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 72,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,385 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front Slight play in steering rack

offside front has corrosion and hole under the wing!

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drives seat has been replace with orginal seat with no locking mechanism fitted as stardard!

Passenger seat has been replace with orginal seat with no locking mechanism fitted as stardard!

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 66,260 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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UMU 478M is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,299 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 UMU 478M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UMU 478M is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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