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DHY 248W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 248W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 90,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 85,949 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 85,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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DHY 248W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHY 248W, 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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What year was DHY 248W registered?

DHY 248W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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