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ATA 231T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,340 mi
Last recorded56,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 231T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 56,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 52,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 52,736 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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ATA 231T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 ATA 231T, 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 48 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 ATA 231T registered?

ATA 231T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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