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AJB 730T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 730T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 88,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 86,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2007 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 53,636 miles

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

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

all wheel arches & both outer sills freshly painted & underswaled -unable to assess any excessive corrosion

rear skirt very rusty condition

Fail 19 May 2006 53,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches &both outer sills freshly painted & undersealed - unable to assess any †excessive corrosion

rear skirt very rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2006 53,607 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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AJB 730T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJB 730T, 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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AJB 730T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 May 1979.

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