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CKW 844V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,243 mi
Last recorded32,243 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKW 844V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,243 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,397 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 29,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 23,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,256 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Mar 2013 21,255 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,827 miles

drivers door top hinge slight flexing

front brakes slight imbalance

front nearside mirror slight damage

front offside underwing upper areas corroded/holed

front tie bar bushes perished/splitting

rear bumpers taped up

slight play front nearside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Mar 2012 18,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

drivers door top hinge slight flexing

front brakes slight imbalance

front nearside mirror slight damage

front offside underwing upper areas corroded/holed

front tie bar bushes perished/splitting

rear bumpers taped up

slight play front nearside steering rack arm

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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CKW 844V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CKW 844V, 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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CKW 844V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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