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BGL 469V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,535 mi
Last recorded42,535 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGL 469V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,469 miles

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Nearside front brake binding a little

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,835 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BGL 469V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BGL 469V, 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 BGL 469V registered?

BGL 469V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 September 1979.

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The MOT history for BGL 469V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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