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ABK 594V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 594V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,493 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,848 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,839 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 34,628 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 29,511 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 29,506 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 25,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,947 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 15,994 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 15,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 11,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,244 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 599
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 371
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 349
brake recording little or no effort 313
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ABK 594V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABK 594V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABK 594V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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