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1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
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
signs of corrosion to n/s front wing and A panel
n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit
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.
signs of deterioration to n/s front subframe mount
slight distortion to both rear tyres
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FDO 289V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 July 1980.
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