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EHG 478W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,883 mi
Last recorded60,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHG 478W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,603 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,584 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

More left hand lock than right hand lock

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front wheel touches wheel arch on full lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear valance corroded and holed

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 58,000 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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EHG 478W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EHG 478W, 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 EHG 478W registered?

EHG 478W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 15 September 1980.

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