1971 Austin MINI Clubman 1.3L Petrol · BKX 163K
1971 Austin MINI Clubman (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 1971. Recorded mileage 1,261 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI CLUBMAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BKX 163K Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2021
- 1,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BKX 163K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Austin Mini Clubman (BKX 163K) between May 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
BKX 163K Mileage History
- 04/05/200688,929 mi
- 07/05/200792,349 mi+3,420 mi
- 05/05/200896,058 mi+3,709 mi
- 18/05/2009792 mi-95,266 mi
- 30/04/201086,435 mi+85,643 mi
- 01/05/201086,440 mi+5 mi
- 05/04/201761,923 mi-24,517 mi
- 05/04/201761,923 mi
- 13/04/201870,180 mi+8,257 mi
- 16/04/201870,221 mi+41 mi
- 01/05/201974,211 mi+3,990 mi
- 01/05/201974,211 mi
- 26/08/20211,261 mi-72,950 mi
Average of roughly -5,725 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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