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AHU 142V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,489 mi
Last recorded93,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHU 142V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 93,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 93,489 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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AHU 142V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AHU 142V, 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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What year was AHU 142V registered?

AHU 142V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is AHU 142V safe to buy?

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