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RGF 744V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,839 mi
Last recorded24,839 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 744V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 24,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 24,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 24,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 24,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 23,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,229 miles

slight surface corrosion under body

Pass 12 May 2012 21,388 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to osr nsr undersills/floorpans/inner lower front wheel arches.

Fail 12 May 2012 21,388 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to osr nsr undersills/floorpans/inner lower front wheel arches.

Pass 9 May 2011 20,795 miles

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

signs of corrosion to osr nsr osf floorpans/undersills,osf nsf inner wheel arches.

Pass 10 May 2010 19,479 miles

signs of corrosion nsf floorpan/nsr floorpan/osr inner lower inner wheel arch.

Pass 14 May 2009 18,334 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake lower effort advise inspection.

signs of corrosion to nearside front floor,nearside rear floor,offside front floor,front valance.

Pass 13 May 2008 16,102 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside rear undersill floor. performance rear silencer fitted.

Pass 15 May 2007 14,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,636 miles

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

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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RGF 744V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RGF 744V, 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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RGF 744V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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