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PCA 595V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,009 mi
Last recorded27,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 595V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,009 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 88,654 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,654 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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PCA 595V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 PCA 595V, 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 47 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 PCA 595V registered?

PCA 595V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is PCA 595V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 595V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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