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UHY 959T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHY 959T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 79,335 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,335 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,335 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 79,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrossion present in several areas but not considered detrimental

Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has corrossion in several areas but not considered detrimental

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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UHY 959T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 UHY 959T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UHY 959T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 October 1978.

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