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PNX 186W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,352 mi
Last recorded89,352 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNX 186W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,352 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 88,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,521 miles

both front c.v boots starting to perish.

Pass 14 May 2015 83,861 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

light corrosion to rear subframe and n/s outer sill

Fail 11 May 2015 83,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level just above minimum

light corrosion to rear subframe and n/s outer sill

Pass 20 May 2014 81,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight play at steering rack o/s

Fail 20 May 2014 81,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight play at steering rack o/s

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,551 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight surface rust at rear sub-frame

Fail 9 May 2013 78,459 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear sub-frame rusty

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight play at n/s front top ball pin

slight play at steering rack n/s and o/s

Fail 24 May 2012 76,869 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight surface rust at rear sub frame

Pass 24 May 2012 76,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight surface rust at rear sub frame

Pass 4 May 2011 73,633 miles

light fuses need cleaning at bulk head o/s

slight corrosion at top of n/s outer sill

slight under body corrosion

surface rust at rear sub frame

Pass 5 May 2010 70,777 miles

corrosion at top of n/s outer sill

rear sub frame starting to get rusty

slight corrosion at o/s front lower d panel

slight play at steering rack

very slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2009 69,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play at rack o/s

Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,548 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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PNX 186W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PNX 186W, 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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PNX 186W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 23 September 1980.

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