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MPJ 180W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 180W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,513 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 46,501 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 45,972 miles

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

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

small split in both front wiper blades

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,133 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,138 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 41,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,182 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,931 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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MPJ 180W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MPJ 180W, 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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MPJ 180W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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