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HGL 731W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 731W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill and edge of floor rusting

Fail 16 Jan 2016 76,731 miles

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill and edge of floor rusting

Pass 31 May 2013 76,731 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

noise from osf hub or wheel bearing

os floor starting to rust

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osr shock absorber top bracket rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,731 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cut to tread of offside front tyre, not exposing cords

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cut to tread of offside front tyre, not exposing cords

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,731 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

note:non standard suspension components fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,422 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,283 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 75,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT FLEXIS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SOUND NOISEY

NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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HGL 731W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HGL 731W, 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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HGL 731W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 26 November 1980.

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