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CHR 554V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,113 mi
Last recorded44,113 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 554V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,113 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,107 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside of the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,125 miles

o/s/f floor pan slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,855 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,518 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,514 miles

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

both front tires perishing between tread

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,296 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,324 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CHR 554V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CHR 554V, 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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CHR 554V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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