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BRF 445T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,370 mi
Last recorded66,370 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 445T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,313 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,313 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,018 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,916 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 69,916 miles

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

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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BRF 445T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 BRF 445T, 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 48 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 BRF 445T registered?

BRF 445T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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