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AVB 965V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVB 965V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 76,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

knocking from rack & pinion

n/s/f suspension tie bar bent

play in both rear suspension radius arm bearings

welding on n/s floor poor

Pass 1 Apr 2006 1,904 miles

N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 18 Mar 2006 1,904 miles

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

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

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

vin plate not securely attatchrd to vehicle at time of test

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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AVB 965V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,275cc 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 AVB 965V, 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 AVB 965V registered?

AVB 965V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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