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VPT 331K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,504 mi
Last recorded45,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPT 331K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 45,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 42,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 39,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,452 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,451 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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VPT 331K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPT 331K, 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.

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What year was VPT 331K registered?

VPT 331K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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The MOT history for VPT 331K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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