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HHU 218V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,861 mi
Last recorded8,861 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 218V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 7,481 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,709 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,699 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 5,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 1,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion of underside.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 98,757 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion of underside.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side front inner ball joint on sterring rack worn

Pass 18 Jul 2008 94,254 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 94,254 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,466 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,778 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HHU 218V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HHU 218V, 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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HHU 218V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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