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BWP 198W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 198W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

exhaust mountings loose

slight play nearside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 57,301 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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BWP 198W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 BWP 198W, 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 45 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 BWP 198W registered?

BWP 198W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is BWP 198W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 198W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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