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AMF 870T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,062 mi
Last recorded51,062 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMF 870T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 51,062 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished/ outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,720 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 49,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,566 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers have no damping effect.

Pass 5 May 2009 43,224 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 43,224 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 39,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 39,822 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 36,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 36,343 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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AMF 870T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AMF 870T, 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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AMF 870T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 23 May 1979.

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