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GLO 282T

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,753 mi
Last recorded9,753 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLO 282T
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,753 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 6,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 6,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,066 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 6,066 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 5,290 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 5,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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GLO 282T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLO 282T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLO 282T registered?

GLO 282T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 10 July 1979.

Is GLO 282T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLO 282T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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