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RWL 517T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman45,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 517T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,442 miles

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

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,178 miles

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

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,178 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,109 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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RWL 517T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 45,172 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 RWL 517T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWL 517T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 7 December 1978.

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