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UTC 47T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTC 47T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 59,132 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches not excessive

corrosion to rear subframe mounts not excessive

front and rear jacking points are corrodedbut not excessive

Pass 9 May 2009 58,647 miles

slight corrosion to floor n/s and o/s

Fail 2 May 2009 58,645 miles

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

slight corrosion to floor n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,649 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded, and holed i strongly recomend that you have this looked at asap

Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,649 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded, and holed i strongly recomend that you have this looked at asap

Pass 5 Oct 2005 57,643 miles

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

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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UTC 47T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UTC 47T, 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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What year was UTC 47T registered?

UTC 47T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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