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PPW 858W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

372,995 mi
Last recorded372,995 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 858W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 372,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 37,246 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,525 miles

condition of rear number plate

corrosion & repairs to both floors & sills

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 15,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal is spongy but only initially

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision not attached

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 15,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,498 miles

advise no n/s mirror but interior mirror fitted

advise o/s & n/s front & rear floors appear to have been repaired from inside vehicle

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

advise throtle sticking

Fail 5 Dec 2007 11,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

advise no n/s mirror but interior mirror fitted

advise o/s & n/s front & rear floors appear to have been repaired from inside vehicle

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

advise throtle sticking

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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PPW 858W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PPW 858W, 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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PPW 858W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 13 October 1980.

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