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JLW 112V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,989 mi
Last recorded75,989 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 112V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 75,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear inner/outer sills and rear floor near subframe mounting points has slight rust/corrosion possible repair for next mot

oil leakleaks from engine or gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

c/o emissions to high ajusted

slight oil leak/leaks from engine

slight rust /corrosion to rear nearside and offside sill/subframe mounting points

slight rust/corrosion to front nearside and offside floor

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,278 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear floorpan within subframe mountings but still ok.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to rear nearside and offside sill corners near to subframe mounting points

slight rust/corrosion to front nearside/offside floor/footwells

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to front nearside and offside floor footwells

Pass 7 May 2013 74,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 546,317 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 546,316 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,366 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 68,823 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advice o/s/f inner tie rod slight play.

Pass 14 May 2010 68,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,402 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 68,402 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,533 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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JLW 112V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 47,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLW 112V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JLW 112V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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