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DCR 137W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 137W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 131,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,846 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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DCR 137W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 DCR 137W, 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 45 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 DCR 137W registered?

DCR 137W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is DCR 137W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCR 137W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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