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FPH 971V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,562 mi
Last recorded13,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 971V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2013 13,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,562 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 13,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Extensive welding to floor/sills not of good standard

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,973 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn intermittant operation

rear wheels protruding arches

Fail 22 Aug 2011 15,436 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn intermittant operation

rear wheels protruding arches

Pass 3 Sep 2008 2,590 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 2,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 2,563 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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FPH 971V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 FPH 971V, 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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FPH 971V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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