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EFC 239V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 239V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,204 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f outer and o/s/f inner cv gaiters slightly insecure

slight noise and play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 53,506 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

exstensive under body corrosion

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

front wings loose

movement in steerting column

off side rear floor rusted through

rear subframe damaged

under body corrosion

under side under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,198 miles

bonnet loose

both rear wheel bearings slight play and noise

front wings corroded

front wiper blades do not automaticly park

general vehicle condition is poor

heavy welding repairs to vehicle

movement in front sub frame bushes

near/side rear indicator fading

off/side metal brake pipe fouling on steering rack gator

off/side/rear tyre cut to side wall

oil leaks

play in steering rack and off/side/front upper ball joint

Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,198 miles

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

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

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

bonnet loose

both rear wheel bearings slight play and noise

front wings corroded

front wiper blades do not automaticly park

general vehicle condition is poor

heavy welding repairs to vehicle

movement in front sub frame bushes

near/side rear indicator fading

off/side metal brake pipe fouling on steering rack gator

off/side/rear tyre cut to side wall

oil leaks

play in steering rack and off/side/front upper ball joint

Pass 1 May 2007 10,880 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,435 miles

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

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

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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EFC 239V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFC 239V, 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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EFC 239V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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