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HPN 117V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 117V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,672 miles

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

drivers door poor fitment

front suspension low

rear cross member corrosion

slight slack n/s/ track rod

underbody major repairs

Fail 20 Aug 2013 89,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers door poor fitment

front suspension low

o/s/f w/bearing slight slack

rear cross member corrosion

slight slack n/s/ track rod

underbody major repairs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,569 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension arm slightly tight when lifted up and down

offside wiper slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,569 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,423 miles

nearside front sill/floor joint detiorated

nearside rear suspension swinging arm feels slightly tight

Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

nearside front sill/floor joint detiorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,131 miles

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

slight wear detected in offside rear suspension

Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,116 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

slight wear detected in offside rear suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,257 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly detiorated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly detiorated

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,628 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 87,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

offside front seat mounting area corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,866 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 86,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,060 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 86,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 84,776 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2005 83,453 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

coolant leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2005 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant leaking

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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HPN 117V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPN 117V, 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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HPN 117V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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