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LGT 392V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGT 392V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,263 miles

lower steering column bush slightly worn

offside and nearside rack ends slight play

offside under wing to bulk head rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2014 88,263 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower steering column bush slightly worn

offside and nearside front rack ends slight play

slight damage to offside mirror glass

under offside front wing to bulk head rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,231 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to front wings & lower valance

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine has water leak

front suspension low

offside and nearside front rack ends slightly worn

offside door mirror faded

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

rear subframe rusty

top of offside front wing rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,693 miles

all rear brake pipes coated with grease

nearside door hinge panel rusty

offside and nearside rack ends slight play

offside door hinge panel rusty

top of offside front wing rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,321 miles

c/o low

lower steering column bush worn

offside and nearside rack ends slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,642 miles

off side and near side rack ends slight play

slight rust rear sub frame

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,023 miles

corrosion to offside boot floor and offside rear inner wing

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,976 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre split on side wall

slight imbalance at front and rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2006 84,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre split on side wall

slight imbalance at front and rear brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2005 83,934 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to both sills both floors and offside rear inner wing

oil leak

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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LGT 392V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LGT 392V, 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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LGT 392V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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