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ExpiredMileage
62,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
small chip in front windscreen
slight oil leak at engine/gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front suspension arm bushes cracked
offside front suspension cone assembly worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front jacking piont corroded
offside front tie bar bush worn
offside rear wheel bearing showing slight play
both outer sills to floors corroded
oil leak around engine/gearbox
slight play in both front nearside ball joints
slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearings
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all suspension components corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
all suspension components corroded
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf jacking point seat mount (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint osf lower loose on stub threads (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 43% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.26 co (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe insecure nsf to rear (7.2.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all suspension components corroded
Body has slight corrosion sills, inner sills, floors (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure osr floor and bulkhead rotted out (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone joint boot insecure (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone joint insecure (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passenger's seat insecure nsf inner sill corroded within 30cm of nsf seat mounting inner sill (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe osf mounting (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion sills, inner sills, floors (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive maybe choke sticking (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low Both side low (check adjusters work) Not done. (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above front mount of subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, front mount of subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Floor corrosion
Offside Front Inner wing - top back - corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?
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GBT 540W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 GBT 540W, 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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GBT 540W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1980.
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