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UYA 290W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,126 mi
Last recorded34,126 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYA 290W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,126 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to near side and off side front inner arch areas.... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair And Rear brake system (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 34,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to near side and off side front inner arch areas.... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair And Rear brake system (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 33,078 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed area throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 33,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded along the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water within (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed area throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 32,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,573 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within prescribed areas as well. Previous repairs have been painted over (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 27,573 miles

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

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

Nearside Front Floor corroded - outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within prescribed areas as well. Previous repairs have been painted over (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer edge wearing unevenly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (1.7.5a)

front of the n/s/f outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2016 26,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer edge wearing unevenly

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (1.7.5a)

front of the n/s/f outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,943 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

ex bracket broken but supported

Fail 8 Aug 2015 24,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 243,951 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 243,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,124 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,451 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 22,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 21,482 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes to pump and carb showing cracks.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,241 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 21,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Advice brake check .

Rear tyre treads are starting to lift. 145/10

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 20,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,139 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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UYA 290W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYA 290W, 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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UYA 290W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 6 November 1980.

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