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RAR 884W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,602 mi
Last recorded25,602 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 884W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn thin inner edges

Pass 8 May 2010 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2010 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 96,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 95,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RAR 884W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RAR 884W, 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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What year was RAR 884W registered?

RAR 884W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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