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JFJ 501V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,145 mi
Last recorded37,145 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 501V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,145 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres walls cracked

various corrosion and old welds

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,082 miles

as with vt30

Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

various underbody corrosion and old welds

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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JFJ 501V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFJ 501V, 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 JFJ 501V registered?

JFJ 501V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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