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OPV 606W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

2,742 mi
Last recorded2,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPV 606W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 2,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 2,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 1,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2016 95,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 95,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 90,868 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 90,868 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 90,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 90,821 miles

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

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

Center exhaust silencer contacts floorpan

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 May 2010 90,489 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 90,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 89,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment

Fail 1 May 2008 89,782 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment

Pass 1 May 2007 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment

Fail 1 May 2007 89,226 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment

Pass 31 May 2006 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

center silencer running close to bodywork.

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

front suspension ride hight is abnormally high.

Fail 31 May 2006 83,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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

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

center silencer running close to bodywork.

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

front suspension ride hight is abnormally high.

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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OPV 606W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OPV 606W, 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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OPV 606W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 4 September 1980.

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