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MPH 236W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,251 mi
Last recorded5,251 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 236W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 5,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 4,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 4,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 4,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 4,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 3,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 3,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 3,040 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 2,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 1,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 1,801 miles

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

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

rear fuel hoses perished

suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Sep 2011 1,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel hoses perished

suspension bushes perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 1,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 1,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5 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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MPH 236W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 MPH 236W, 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 45 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 MPH 236W registered?

MPH 236W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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