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BNX 893T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,408 mi
Last recorded10,408 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNX 893T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 10,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 10,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 7,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 5,685 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

some surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,399 miles

Corrosion on left front sill panel

Wear in ends of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2011 5,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on left front sill panel

Wear in ends of steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,743 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 4,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heavy corrosion on left front floor and outer sill panel

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,126 miles

corrosion in n/s/r + o/s/r boot floors/inner wheel arch

movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 22 Jun 2009 4,088 miles

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

corrosion in n/s/r + o/s/r boot floors/inner wheel arch

movement in both steering rack ends

steering wheel cover not secure slips

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,249 miles

Corrosion on rear boot floor area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2007 2,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 2,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

movement in n/s/f top arm bushes

n/s/r & o/s/f wheels buckled

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 23 May 2007 2,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion and holes on right front inner sill and inner wing,both A panels,door skins, rear lower wings aand left front wing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Right handbrake not very effective and fairly long travel

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,070 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 1,070 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Corrosion on left front floor

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 31 May 2006 1,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tie bar bushes worn

idle speed quite high

imbalance on rear brakes

moderate movement in both steering rack ends

movement in both front wheel bearings

rust holes in n/s/f outer sill & o/s/f inner sill

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 599
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 371
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 349
brake recording little or no effort 313
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BNX 893T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNX 893T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNX 893T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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