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LDV 589W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 589W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake little reserve travel

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake little reserve travel

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 77,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,959 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 76,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,683 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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LDV 589W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDV 589W, 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 LDV 589W registered?

LDV 589W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 28 August 1980.

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