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MNU 273W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNU 273W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 90,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,375 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement clutch and brake pedal pivit points siezed and brakes not tested (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. will not lock down (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested engine will not run (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested will not run continuous (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure top mount (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door frame to outer sil (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,192 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,192 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,739 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering column lower bush (not considered to be excessive)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,739 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering column lower bush (not considered to be excessive)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,605 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,029 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,267 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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MNU 273W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MNU 273W, 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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MNU 273W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 October 1980.

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