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RSG 778V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,867 mi
Last recorded30,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 778V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,867 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes coated in underseal

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 26 May 2023 30,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 29,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,237 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 22,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor and sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,532 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 17,532 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 16,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,881 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 1,630 miles

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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RSG 778V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RSG 778V, 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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RSG 778V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 9 January 1980.

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