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JFC 785W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFC 785W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,093 miles

o/s front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,284 miles

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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JFC 785W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFC 785W, 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 JFC 785W registered?

JFC 785W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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