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ACO 503W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 503W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 113,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,637 miles

rear seat backs insecure

slight imbal front brakes

suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 May 2012 2,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

chassis areas corroded

osf sill corroded

rear seat back insecure

suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front floor/sill corroded

rear seats missing

rust, corrosion & welded patches all over

slight play in rear radius arm pins/bushes

slight play in swivels

slight run-out on front brakes

Fail 31 May 2011 99,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f floor/sill corroded

rear seats missing

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight play in rear radius arm pins/bushes

slight play in swivels

Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,523 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Fail 3 Jun 2010 97,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,630 miles

n/s/r arch corroding

no rear seats

rust,corrosion & welded patches in various placees

slight ex.leaks front

Pass 30 May 2008 92,909 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

rust, corrosion & welded patches all over

slight run-out & imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 May 2008 92,907 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

rust, corrosion & welded patches all over

slight run-out & imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 May 2007 89,713 miles

slight run-out & imbalance on f. brakes †rust, corrosion & welded in various places

Fail 21 May 2007 89,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight run out & imbalance on f.brakes †rust,corrosion & elded patches in various places

Pass 31 May 2006 51,163 miles

oil leak

rust corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight play in column

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

slight smoking

Fail 19 May 2006 51,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight play in column

slight run out & imbalance on f. brakes

slight smoking

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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ACO 503W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ACO 503W, 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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ACO 503W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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