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TYC 859W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYC 859W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,221 miles

slight play in all steering and suspension joints

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,221 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in all steering and suspension joints

Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 13,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f hi low locking nut insecure

o/s/f bulkhead corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight play to o/s/r and n/s/r subframe front mounting bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 123,046 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2009 123,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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TYC 859W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYC 859W, 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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What year was TYC 859W registered?

TYC 859W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 29 October 1980.

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