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VDG 289J

1970 Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,140 mi
Last recorded49,140 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Clubman44,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 289J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 49,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 48,903 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 48,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,639 miles

Offside Front knuckle joint rubber deteriorated

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 47,583 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 47,583 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,565 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 47,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 47,546 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe rusted

Pass 12 May 2010 47,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,154 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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VDG 289J is a 1970 Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 44,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDG 289J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDG 289J registered?

VDG 289J is a 1970 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is VDG 289J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDG 289J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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