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HAJ 247V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

443 mi
Last recorded443 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAJ 247V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,010 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 96,874 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 96,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,584 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly bent

Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 87,629 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,083 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 77,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

slight movement in n/s & o/s steering rack outer joints also in o/s front hub

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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HAJ 247V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HAJ 247V, 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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HAJ 247V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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