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GMO 302W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,901 mi
Last recorded4,901 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMO 302W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 4,901 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 4,844 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

angel eyes fitted to front of vehicle

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

dust covers become a testable item in 2012

front & rear skirts fitted to vehicle

lower steering column bush worn

non.genuine alloys fitted & has flared arches

Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,097 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers on sills and front/rear valance

n/s swivel dust cover missing

o/s/r shocker lower holding washer metal to metal

play in all swivels

Fail 20 Jul 2010 4,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f dust cover missing

o/s/r shocker lower holding washer metal to metal

outer sills covered canot fully check

play in all swivels

slight bind in o/s/f brake

steering column top bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2010 4,097 miles

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers on outer sills and front/rear valance pannels canot fully check for corrosion

n/s/f lower swivel dust cover missing

o/s/r shocker lower nut not fully into locking device/ washer holding shocker hard up against shocker metal to metal

play in all swivels

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 25 Jun 2010 4,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

all swivels have play

engine mount bolt insecure

lower engine steady bar insecure

n/s lower swivel cover missing

o/s/f subframe rear mount splitting

vehicle has covers over outer sills and front/rear valances canot fully check for corrosion

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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GMO 302W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GMO 302W, 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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GMO 302W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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