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BCV 198T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 198T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 70,345 miles

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

Nearside tell tale indicator faded.

Rear valance slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BCV 198T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BCV 198T, 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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What year was BCV 198T registered?

BCV 198T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is BCV 198T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 198T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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