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MFJ 822W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 822W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,226 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,966 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2018 53,964 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,770 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,186 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Rear sub-frame mounting areas corroding.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Offside front tyre tread depth on legal limit.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame mounting areas corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,006 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Rear sub-frame mounting areas corroding.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,846 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Rear sub-frame mounting areas corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,835 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Rear sub-frame mounting areas corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,562 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub frame corroding.

Slight inbalance on front brakes.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,350 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Inner wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,341 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Inner wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Outer sills corroding.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,074 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear sub-frame & outer sills corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,743 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

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

Front brake pipes corroding.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,524 miles

Drivers mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,462 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Play in upper engine stay bar bush.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,453 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Play in top engine stay bar bush.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear swinging arm starting to sieze.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,930 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Center exhaust mounting perishing

Metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside front wheel starting to bind

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Outer sills and floor pans corroding

Rear sub-frame mounting points corroding

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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MFJ 822W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFJ 822W, 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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MFJ 822W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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