MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s a piller corroded
slight oil leek
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
boot trimmed out unable to access to check components
damage to rear subframe
drivers door slightly insecure
non standard steering wheel fitted
non standard wheels and suspension fitted
poor patterns to headlights
stainless steel brake hoses fitted
stains on fuel pipe from tank
various welding repairs to vehicle
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to front end of o/s outer sill
corrosion to n/s/f lower bulkhead/sill
corrosion to o/s outer sill rear end
drivers seat slightly insecure
freeplay to o/s end of rack
fuel pipe under car has a D.I.Y.repair section fitted
rear subframe damaged
slight twist n/s/f brake hose
travel to handbrake
uneven wear to all tyres
wear to front subframe rear mounts
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to n/s/f lower bulkhead/sill
corrosion to o/s outer sill rear end
drivers seat slightly insecure
freeplay to o/s end of rack
rear subframe damaged
slight twist n/s/f brake hose
travel to handbrake
uneven wear to all tyres
wear to front subframe rear mounts
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers washer inop
exhaust noisey
n/s/f brakehose close to drveshaft on fullock
o/s/f brakehose fitted with rub protection
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
drivers washer inop
exhaust noisey
n/s/f brakehose close to drveshaft on fullock
o/s/f brakehose fitted with rub protection
Emissions not tested (7.0)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside 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 Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YDL 844T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDL 844T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YDL 844T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1979.
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