MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?
Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEW 163W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 HEW 163W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HEW 163W?
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What year was HEW 163W registered?
HEW 163W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is HEW 163W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HEW 163W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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