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BWV 889T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWV 889T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 76,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 76,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,047 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 74,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,266 miles

corrosion around rear sub frame mountings

exhaust corroded and slight leak

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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BWV 889T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWV 889T, 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 BWV 889T registered?

BWV 889T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 26 March 1979.

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