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EJU 42T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJU 42T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,548 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2017 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 43,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,033 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear lever remote fixing broken

interior rear veiw mirror insecure

number plates have honeycomb background

Fail 23 Jul 2013 43,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

gear lever remote fixing broken

interior rear view mirror insecure

number plates have honeycomb background

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,336 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front track rod end ball joint slight play

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,603 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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EJU 42T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 EJU 42T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJU 42T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 13 June 1979.

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