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XYB 486M

1974 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,513 mi
Last recorded19,513 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini Clubman52,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 486M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 19,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,513 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 19,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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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XYB 486M is a 1974 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,092 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 XYB 486M, 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 52 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 XYB 486M registered?

XYB 486M is a 1974 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is XYB 486M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYB 486M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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