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CMO 824V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMO 824V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 47,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 47,358 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,088 miles

Hazard warning lights not working

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

Fail 11 May 2017 47,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lights not working

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,411 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 44,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake imblance 22%

Fail 22 Nov 2012 44,039 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear valance corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,156 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,285 miles

evidence of tyres fouling inner body/shock absorbers,but not toching on "lock to lock"test during mot

handbrake travel would benefit from adjustment

non standard seats,seatbelts & exhaust system fitted to vehicle

offside rear wheel cylinder would benefit from re-clipping

slight corrosion in rear subframe

wheel nuts may not be correct for the wheel fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

evidence of tyres fouling inner body/shock absorbers,but not toching on "lock to lock"test during mot

handbrake travel would benefit from adjustment

non standard seats,seatbelts & exhaust system fitted to vehicle

offside rear wheel cylinder would benefit from re-clipping

slight corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,248 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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CMO 824V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CMO 824V, 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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CMO 824V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 6 September 1979.

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