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HKU 308W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,713 mi
Last recorded47,713 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKU 308W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,558 miles

slight movement in O/S upper and lower ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,677 miles

O/S/F ball joint has slight movement

Pass 2 May 2012 40,091 miles

exhaust system deteriorated- slight blow from tailbox

Pass 14 May 2011 39,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 39,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,020 miles

small hole in offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 12 May 2009 38,889 miles

small hole in offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 13 May 2008 38,725 miles

small hole in offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 10 May 2007 38,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,135 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 38,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HKU 308W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKU 308W, 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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What year was HKU 308W registered?

HKU 308W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is HKU 308W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKU 308W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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