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JAA 209L

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

3,510 mi
Last recorded3,510 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 209L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 3,510 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 3,508 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 3,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 3,026 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 2,704 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear floor-pan (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear floor-pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear upper shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has general corrosion through-out

Fail 22 Oct 2015 2,703 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear floor-pan (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear floor-pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear upper shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has general corrosion through-out

Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,443 miles

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

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 1,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 1,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,781 miles

nearside floor pans corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,091 miles

floor pans very heavily corroded and holed

Fail 10 Sep 2010 33 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

floor pans very heavily corroded and holed

Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,388 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 99,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

extensive rust in n/s inner sill

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,714 miles

offside and nearside floor pans corroded and holed

Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,689 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

offside and nearside floor pans corroded and holed

Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,678 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 97,319 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 97,319 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 96,337 miles

steering rack has some play internally .rust hole in o/s/f door shut

Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rust hole in o/s/f door shut at front lower

steering rack has some free play internally both ends

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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JAA 209L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 50,084 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 JAA 209L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JAA 209L is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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