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BCY 78V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 78V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 54,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,898 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,769 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,759 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Disc serface rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,699 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 53,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advance wear in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

subframe in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 53,393 miles

advaned corrosion forming on areas of rear subframe

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,810 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

exhaust rubbing on boot floor

front subframe mount rubbers

noise from steering rack

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,653 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,653 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s rear tyre

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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BCY 78V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BCY 78V, 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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BCY 78V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 August 1979.

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