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HKK 30V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto43,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKK 30V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 61,400 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 61,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 61,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,652 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 56,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2006 51,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear shock absorbers dont offer much resistance but ok on bounce test

slight variation to braking effort of nearside front wheel

some play in steering rack end joints but play at steering wheel satisfactory

surface rust to various areas of body and subframes

Fail 25 Mar 2006 51,627 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lots of surface rust to various areas of body and subframes

rear shock absorbers dont offer much resistance but ok on bounce check

some play in steering rack end joints but play at steering wheel satisfactory

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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HKK 30V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 43,720 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKK 30V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HKK 30V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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