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BPE 702T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 702T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 86,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 85,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 85,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 84,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 83,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,082 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 May 2016 81,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 81,869 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 81,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 81,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 May 2013 80,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 80,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 79,774 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 77,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 77,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,389 miles

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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BPE 702T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPE 702T, 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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What year was BPE 702T registered?

BPE 702T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 9 March 1979.

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