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WJK 254T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJK 254T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 56,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,153 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 56,148 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,166 miles

front tyres worn thin on inside

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,270 miles

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.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,266 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,186 miles

o/s/f/ inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,973 miles

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

slight play steering column

Fail 31 May 2011 69,972 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 69,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 41,301 miles

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.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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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.

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WJK 254T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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