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CLZ 757

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

927 mi
Last recorded927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 757
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 927 miles

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

steering column bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2024 878 miles

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

steering column bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2023 878 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort requires repair/adjustment

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 749 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 648 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe slab mount deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind osf brake

Pass 21 Apr 2016 575 miles

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

nsf subframe slab mount slightly deteriorated

slight bind osf brake

Pass 29 Aug 2014 501 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,704 miles

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 17%

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,136 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 98,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

O/S/F drive shaft gaiter inner insecure

Fail 25 May 2006 98,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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CLZ 757 is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLZ 757, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Thirty typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLZ 757 registered?

CLZ 757 is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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