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VEL 73J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,187 mi
Last recorded187,187 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 73J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 187,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 186,703 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch offside and nearside (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside floor corroding

parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Jan 2008
Fail 15 Jan 2008

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,572 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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VEL 73J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 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 VEL 73J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VEL 73J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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