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BUF 588T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,862 mi
Last recorded19,862 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 588T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,862 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to both parts upper inner wheel arches/bulkhead

corrosion to front subframe mounting areas

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,098 miles

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

corrosion to front panel

play in front sub frame bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 18,095 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front panel

play in front sub frame bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,418 miles

corrosin to inner wheel arch upper

rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 May 2013 12,391 miles

COIRROSION TO REAR PANEL BY TANK HEAVY IN PLACES AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES

FLOOR PAN,INNER WHEEL ARCH,OUTER SILLS AND CHASSIS RAILS REPAIR HEAVY COVERED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO CHECK REPAIRS FULLY

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISY

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip to screen and n/s wiper split

corrosion to front panel

Fail 13 May 2013 12,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

COIRROSION TO REAR PANEL BY TANK HEAVY IN PLACES AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES

FLOOR PAN,INNER WHEEL ARCH,OUTER SILLS AND CHASSIS RAILS REPAIR HEAVY COVERED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO CHECK REPAIRS FULLY

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISY

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip to screen and n/s wiper split

corrosion to front panel

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,584 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 1,050 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 9,060 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 6,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 3,773 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 3,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 892 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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BUF 588T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUF 588T, 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 BUF 588T registered?

BUF 588T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is BUF 588T safe to buy?

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