CarVerify

Free Car Check

XGC 557N

1974 Austin Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,457 mi
Last recorded58,457 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini Clubman52,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 557N
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
View full Austin Mini Clubman reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 58,457 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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
Full Austin Mini Clubman reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XGC 557N is a 1974 Austin Mini Clubman in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,092 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 XGC 557N, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGC 557N?

You can check the full history of XGC 557N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XGC 557N registered?

XGC 557N is a 1974 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 20 September 1974.

Is XGC 557N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGC 557N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGC 557N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XGC 557N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.