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FVE 966W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVE 966W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 79,769 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inbalance of front & rear foot brake

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 6 Oct 2005 79,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

16% inbalance of front brakes

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion n/s/r floor under fuel tank

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight travel on foot brake

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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FVE 966W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVE 966W, 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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FVE 966W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 September 1980.

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