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RNP 266V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,631 mi
Last recorded44,631 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 266V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 44,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 44,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,833 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,833 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,581 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

areas of under side of vehicle corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

indicator flash rate just in

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

areas of under side of vehicle corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

indicator flash rate just in

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,571 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,187 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,185 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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RNP 266V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RNP 266V, 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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RNP 266V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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