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DDY 59V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDY 59V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 51,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached trumpet locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,072 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2016 51,061 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off side front tie rod front bush missing (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,736 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,729 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 22,659 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 16,143 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 16,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 6,475 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 6,410 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 96,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 96,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DDY 59V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 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 DDY 59V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DDY 59V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 June 1980.

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