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ACE 377T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 377T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroded and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakepipe corrosion

rear seats removed

Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroded and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakepipe corrosion

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame corroded

corrosion front and rear floors

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,966 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working both and tell tail (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame corroded

corrosion front and rear floors

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,603 miles

corrosion rear subframe

Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,603 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,038 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,376 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,376 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,759 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,946 miles

o/s sill corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,945 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s sill corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,365 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,084 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,084 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hole in front floor but not in any prescribed area

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,836 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 64,835 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,393 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,826 miles

parking brake travel requires attension

Fail 17 Feb 2006 548,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

parking brake travel requires attension

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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ACE 377T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACE 377T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ACE 377T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 June 1979.

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