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RDH 986W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,669 mi
Last recorded59,669 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 986W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 59,669 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,627 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imballance close to limit

park brake close to no reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,053 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,805 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal has slight travel advise have checked

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,735 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 47,726 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 47,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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RDH 986W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 RDH 986W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RDH 986W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 21 January 1981.

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