1975 Morris MINI Clubman 1.3L Petrol · JBX 461N

The Morris Mini Clubman fails the only available roadworthiness assessment, with the DVSA recording a test failure on 17 September 2021 at 61,985 miles and no listed defects. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving because no prior or subsequent tests exist in the supplied record. A single failed test with no advisory or failure detail leaves the vehicle's current condition unverified and questionable. The odometer shows 61,985 miles against a 51 year lifespan, an average of roughly 1,215 miles per year. This low annual use suggests extended periods of storage or gentle running rather than daily driving. The record contains a four year gap between the 2021 test and today's date of 8 July 2026, with no evidence of further annual testing, which is irregular for a road-registered vehicle and implies the car may have been off the road or untaxed since the failure. A buyer must treat the 2021 failure as a red flag requiring full physical inspection before any purchase. The absence of recorded defects means the tester may have logged a documentation error, a major failure such as structural corrosion or brake defect, or a simple administrative issue; none can be confirmed from the data. Given the age and likely standing periods, examine the subframe and sills for rust, check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and test brake discs and calipers for seizure. Verify the reason for the 2021 failure via DVSA failure codes if obtainable, and commission a pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural integrity and fuel system condition. Low mileage has not protected this vehicle from an unresolved test failure, and the sparse history gives no assurance of ongoing care by previous owners.