MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play rear offside radius arm
front nearside hub bearing slight play
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear offside radius arm slight play
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
f/o/s c/v boot perished
n/s rack gaitor perished
slight play f/o/s top swivel
slight play r/o/s radius
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
f/o/s c/v boot perished
n/s rack gaitor perished
slight play f/o/s top swivel
slight play r/o/s radius
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?
Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RLJ 229X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 RLJ 229X, 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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What year was RLJ 229X registered?
RLJ 229X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is RLJ 229X safe to buy?
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