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VRF 819L

1973 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini Clubman56,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRF 819L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2006 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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VRF 819L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,299 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 VRF 819L, 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 53 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 VRF 819L registered?

VRF 819L is a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is VRF 819L safe to buy?

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