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SFS 535V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,175 mi
Last recorded1,175 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFS 535V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 1,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 1,160 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 534 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 99,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 98,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,184 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,788 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,780 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front top ball joints have slight lift

offside rear cone cup corroded

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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SFS 535V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SFS 535V, 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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SFS 535V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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