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1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?
Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAB 605V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 43,720 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAB 605V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAB 605V registered?
VAB 605V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 4 March 1980.
Is VAB 605V safe to buy?
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