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XKF 732W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,378 mi
Last recorded49,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKF 732W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,378 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

hole nearside front wing and below nearside window

Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber showing age

hole bottom of nearside front wing

holes beneath nearside rear window

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,947 miles

lower edge of nearside rear wing rusting

lower front of nearside wing rusting

previos repairs done to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,947 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

lower edge of nearside rear wing rusting

lower front of nearside wing rusting

previos repairs done to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,571 miles

small crack front reg plate still legible 20 metres

steering rack slightly noidsy

underside previosly repaired all blacked

wiper washer switch repaired but ok on retest all functions

Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hazard lighting system flashes faster than the normal

small crack front reg plate still legible 20 metres

steering rack slightly noidsy

underside previosly repaired all blacked

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,801 miles

door lower edges rear nearside window channel starting to rust

extensive welding repairs done all heavily blacked

wind screen wipers difficult to turn off

Fail 3 Dec 2008 478,700 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

door lower edges rear nearside window channel starting to rust

wind screen wipers difficult to turn off

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,846 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floor appears corroded but welded in ternally

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,794 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,794 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 44,887 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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XKF 732W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XKF 732W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XKF 732W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 21 January 1981.

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