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CPN 285T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,819 mi
Last recorded57,819 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPN 285T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,819 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,815 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner panel next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,605 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 15,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,605 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 15,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,605 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,605 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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CPN 285T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CPN 285T, 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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CPN 285T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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