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YDL 844T

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 844T
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,059 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,065 miles

n/s a piller corroded

slight oil leek

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 91,735 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,728 miles

drivers washer inop

exhaust noisey

n/s/f brakehose close to drveshaft on fullock

o/s/f brakehose fitted with rub protection

Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,625 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 23 May 2007 91,625 miles

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?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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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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