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COE 687V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,705 mi
Last recorded65,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOE 687V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,705 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 65,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement n/side rear radius arm

suspect repair n/side front lower outer seat belt fixing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,717 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,122 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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COE 687V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 COE 687V, 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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What year was COE 687V registered?

COE 687V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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