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HEX 631V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,335 mi
Last recorded70,335 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 631V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,859 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,208 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,269 miles

fuel tank corroded around fixings not leaking when tested.

slight play in offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

fuel tank corroded around fixings not leaking when tested.

offside & nearside front tie rod bars bent

slight play in offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,206 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,190 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

nearside rear suspension arm has slight play

offside front top ball joint has slight play

steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2006 59,130 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

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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HEX 631V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HEX 631V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HEX 631V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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