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RLC 291W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,740 mi
Last recorded16,740 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 291W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 16,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 16,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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RLC 291W is a 1981 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%.

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 RLC 291W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RLC 291W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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