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FPF 778V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 778V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside sill has corrosion not in a presribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2014 855,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,122 miles

drivers door corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 76,121 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

drivers door corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,224 miles

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

heavy corosion of the o/s door panel.

some corosion of the n/s/f inner wing.

some flexing of the tie mounting.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

heavy corosion of the o/s door panel.

some corosion of the n/s/f inner wing.

some flexing of the tie mounting.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 55,817 miles

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

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

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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FPF 778V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FPF 778V, 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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FPF 778V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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