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BBK 513V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 513V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,939 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 52,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,505 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 50,493 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,392 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters slightly twisted

rear brake pipe/vale unit slightly loose

Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,391 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters slightly twisted

rear brake pipe/vale unit slightly loose

Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,654 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slighty uneven back brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,654 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slighty uneven back brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,758 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,691 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BBK 513V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BBK 513V, 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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BBK 513V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 24 June 1980.

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