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XJE 640T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJE 640T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,896 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,715 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

adviced some corrosion to o/s front floorpan repaired from inside

Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,022 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XJE 640T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJE 640T, 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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XJE 640T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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