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EGP 188T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,158 mi
Last recorded54,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGP 188T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,158 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,419 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,419 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r wing next to rear sill is corodded

Pass 22 May 2009 53,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,608 miles

plastic front end flapping

Fail 21 Nov 2006 52,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

after market front wings and bonnet flapping

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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EGP 188T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 EGP 188T, 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 48 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 EGP 188T registered?

EGP 188T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 August 1978.

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