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HOA 847W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOA 847W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 25,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,848 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,002 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 21,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,826 miles

slight lift in front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2013 15,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,489 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 12,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 8,351 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

centre rear exhaust mounting corroded and almost split, efficient at test.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 2,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,220 miles

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

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

extensive welding repairs to underbody, efficient at time of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight end float in rack arms, efficient at test.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

extensive welding repairs to underbody, appeared good at test.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,471 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

extensive welding to vehicle structure, appeared good at test.

slight travel in foot brake pedal, efficiency good ok at test.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 76,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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HOA 847W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HOA 847W, 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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HOA 847W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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