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GSL 38J

1970 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,582 mi
Last recorded2,582 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Clubman47,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 38J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 2,582 miles

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Pass 8 May 2015 1,885 miles

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Pass 2 May 2014 965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011
Fail 5 Mar 2011

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10 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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GSL 38J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,865 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 GSL 38J, 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 56 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 GSL 38J registered?

GSL 38J is a 1970 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 2 October 1970.

Is GSL 38J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 38J shows 7 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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