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GVO 825V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,869 mi
Last recorded50,869 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 825V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,869 miles

Offside Floor corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,869 miles

Offside Floor corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,559 miles

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 47,535 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 45,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,681 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,589 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres are perished cords not exposed

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,589 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres are perished cords not exposed

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GVO 825V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVO 825V, 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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GVO 825V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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