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FTS 521W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,907 mi
Last recorded58,907 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTS 521W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,907 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,235 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear inner sills at jacking points have slight corrosion

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,195 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,195 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 94,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 94,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 93,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,836 miles

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 steering rack at offside.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 90,730 miles

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

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

battery wire close to and been rubbing on driveshaft

both front outer cv boots need securing device tightened

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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FTS 521W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FTS 521W, 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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FTS 521W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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