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FRW 509T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 509T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 37,259 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,245 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,157 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FRW 509T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRW 509T, 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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What year was FRW 509T registered?

FRW 509T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 21 May 1979.

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