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WTU 878W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,020 mi
Last recorded67,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTU 878W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front seat

Pass 22 May 2015 65,856 miles

Battery cable requires gromit in boot floor.

O/S rear drum rubbing on back plate.

Fail 14 May 2015 65,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery cable requires gromit in boot floor.

O/S rear drum rubbing on back plate.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,551 miles

Engine running on when turned off.

Exhaust bracket loose on downpipe.

Front engine torque stabilizer arm loose!

Vehicle suffering from clutch judder!

Fail 30 May 2014 65,551 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine running on when turned off.

Exhaust bracket loose on downpipe.

Front engine torque stabilizer arm loose!

Vehicle suffering from clutch judder!

Multiple oil leaks!!

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,549 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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WTU 878W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTU 878W, 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 WTU 878W registered?

WTU 878W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 30 October 1980.

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