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CLA 533T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLA 533T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 45,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 45,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,172 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,105 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,065 miles

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

Near side front floor pan weak.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,016 miles

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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CLA 533T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 CLA 533T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLA 533T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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