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BGM 290T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGM 290T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,340 miles

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,807 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 4 Jul 2017 51,807 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,992 miles

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

rear tyres slightly perished

steering rack boots and outer cv boots perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 38,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,010 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,010 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,312 miles

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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BGM 290T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BGM 290T, 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 BGM 290T registered?

BGM 290T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 June 1979.

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