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BWA 606T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,058 mi
Last recorded81,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 606T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened signs of repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body signs of repair and been under sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,564 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,561 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,298 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,981 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf wheel slight play

osr outer sill rusting and shaling but not weakened

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,978 miles

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf wheel slight play

osr outer sill rusting and shaling but not weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,085 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,658 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear foot and park brake efficiency may be low whilst new shoes 'bed-in'

both front seat bases deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat bases deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,210 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat lower cushion damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,657 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 63,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BWA 606T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BWA 606T, 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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BWA 606T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 4 April 1979.

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