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UVE 538K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,342 mi
Last recorded6,342 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVE 538K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 5,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 86,404 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UVE 538K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UVE 538K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVE 538K registered?

UVE 538K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is UVE 538K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVE 538K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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