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XFS 285W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 285W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,698 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 52,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,785 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 46,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 42,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,820 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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XFS 285W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XFS 285W, 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 XFS 285W registered?

XFS 285W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 10 September 1980.

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The MOT history for XFS 285W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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