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YDG 52K

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,674 mi
Last recorded20,674 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDG 52K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,805 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,979 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 189,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,446 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 17,981 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,630 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 17,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,807 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer baffles loose (rattling)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,787 miles

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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YDG 52K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YDG 52K, 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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YDG 52K is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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