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BWS 293V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 293V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2022 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,140 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch connection repaired (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,105 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 81,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,668 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BWS 293V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 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 BWS 293V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BWS 293V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 9 June 1980.

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