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MCH 234W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 234W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 90,102 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,097 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,510 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,548 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,727 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,712 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

general corrosion starting through out , border line in places

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,918 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 57,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 53,715 miles

general corrosion starting throughout vehicle

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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MCH 234W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MCH 234W, 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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MCH 234W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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