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YYY 714T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,859 mi
Last recorded18,859 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 714T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,859 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2007 18,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 18,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,520 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YYY 714T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYY 714T, 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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YYY 714T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 13 March 1979.

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