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UGT 81W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 81W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security doorstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,785 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security doorstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 91,298 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,183 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 90,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 88,340 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 88,338 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust seems load

slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust seems load

slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drop arm to track rod end loose (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,872 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 4,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 4,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 2,710 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 1,566 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 1,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 676 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 674 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,928 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 81W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGT 81W, 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 81W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 27 August 1980.

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