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JWA 517W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Purple Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,979 mi
Last recorded53,979 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWA 517W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,979 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,979 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,473 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 53,473 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,163 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 71,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 71,928 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,928 miles

floor rusty been welded from inside

Pass 7 May 2009 71,927 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 71,927 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,803 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 66,803 miles

Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JWA 517W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Purple with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JWA 517W, 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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JWA 517W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 29 August 1980.

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