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LUV 291K

1972 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,652 mi
Last recorded52,652 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Clubman50,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 291K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 52,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 52,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,437 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 1,728 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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LUV 291K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LUV 291K, 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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What year was LUV 291K registered?

LUV 291K is a 1972 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is LUV 291K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUV 291K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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