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WCA 205W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,304 mi
Last recorded54,304 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 205W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 54,304 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 54,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 54,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 54,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,420 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,420 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,775 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,192 miles

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

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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WCA 205W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCA 205W, 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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What year was WCA 205W registered?

WCA 205W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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