MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?
Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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