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NRN 481T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,253 mi
Last recorded33,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto40,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRN 481T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust vibrating on gear selector shaft housing

front shock absorber lower securing bolts have only just secured into the nylock nut

tyres slightly protruding wheel arch

wheel spacers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,250 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust vibrating on gear selector shaft housing

front shock absorber lower securing bolts have only just secured into the nylock nut

tyres slightly protruding wheel arch

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,527 miles

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 May 2015 31,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 31,355 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,212 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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NRN 481T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 40,571 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 NRN 481T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRN 481T registered?

NRN 481T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 18 December 1978.

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