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FDO 289V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,400 mi
Last recorded36,400 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto43,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 289V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 35,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,156 miles

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,239 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s front wing and A panel

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,306 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,187 miles

centre brake pipe rusted at rear between sub frame and floor.

front brake inbalance close to acceptable limit.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,124 miles

signs of deterioration to n/s front subframe mount

slight distortion to both rear tyres

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,142 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 14,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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FDO 289V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 43,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDO 289V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDO 289V registered?

FDO 289V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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