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UGT 79W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 79W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 84,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 81,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 81,168 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor pan.

Nearside slight free play in steering rack.

Offside Front slight corrosion to floor pan.

Pass 23 May 2015 80,181 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 79,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,521 miles

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

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

both steering rack gator in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,315 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 78,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,313 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 78,313 miles

n/s bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/r foot brake effort low but within limit

Pass 22 Jul 2006 77,501 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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UGT 79W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGT 79W, 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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UGT 79W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 August 1980.

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