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XCT 295T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,143 mi
Last recorded48,143 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCT 295T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 41,166 miles

Both main brake pipes to rear heavily undersealed

Both rear shock absorbers have perishing rubber mountings

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight noise in rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight noise in rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,033 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes heavily greased

non obligatory mirror missing

osr handbrake cable strands parting slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily greased

non obligatory mirror missing

osr handbrake cable strands parting slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,568 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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XCT 295T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 XCT 295T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XCT 295T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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