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XRH 504J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,251 mi
Last recorded12,251 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRH 504J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 12,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 12,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 11,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 11,606 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 11,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,549 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XRH 504J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRH 504J, 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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What year was XRH 504J registered?

XRH 504J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 6 April 1971.

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