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GAA 146W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 146W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 64,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,191 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,063 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,063 miles

Front Lower engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,898 miles

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

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

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

play in the steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2012 63,890 miles

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

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

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

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

play in the steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in the steering rack

radiator leaking

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Dec 2010 63,385 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

play in the steering rack

radiator leaking

rear tyres slightly out of shape

rust hole o/s/f wheel arch

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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GAA 146W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GAA 146W, 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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GAA 146W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 November 1980.

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