Free Car Check
1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,296 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to chassis and floors
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure not lock down (6.2.A.1)
Passenger's seat insecure not lock down (6.2.A.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel steering wheel loose (2.1.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn thin on inside
slight exhaust blow
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Electrical wiring insecure battery lead (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn thin on inside
slight exhaust blow
end float in o/s and n/s rack arms efficient at test.
extensive other welding repairs to vehicle appeared ok at test.
slight flex in top steering column mounting, efficient at test.
unable to verify good welding repairs to outer sills due to underseal.
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
end float in o/s and n/s rack arms efficient at test.
extensive other welding repairs to vehicle appeared ok at test.
slight flex in top steering column mounting, efficient at test.
unable to verify good welding repairs to outer sills due to underseal.
o/s/f/ inner wing corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f/ inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play steering column
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play steering column
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes poorly made
nearside front floor corroded
offside front inner wing heavily corroded
oil leak
pin holes in both front cv boots
underbody heavily corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipes poorly made
heavy underbody corrosion
nearside front brake hose slight damage/contaminated slightly (suspect engine oil)
nearside front floor corroded
offside front inner arch heavily corroded
pin holes in both front outer cv gaitors
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake flexihose ferrules heavily corroded
both sides inner sills heavily corroded
heavy underbody corrosion
nearside rear floor heavily corroded
slight pinhole in both front outer cv gaitors
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides inner sills heavily corroded
heavy underbody corrosion
nearside rear floor heavily corroded
slight pinhole in both front outer cv gaitors
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?
Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WJK 254T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 47,264 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 WJK 254T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WJK 254T?
You can check the full history of WJK 254T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WJK 254T registered?
WJK 254T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 March 1979.
Is WJK 254T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJK 254T shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WJK 254T have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJK 254T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.