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SWF 39S

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWF 39S
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,205 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 73,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,933 miles

slight front brake unbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,081 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 54,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 54,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery cable fouling exhaust

seat belt twisted n/s

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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SWF 39S is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SWF 39S, 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 SWF 39S registered?

SWF 39S is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is SWF 39S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWF 39S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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