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YAB 80W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,790 mi
Last recorded37,790 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 80W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 61,528 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel arch holed at rear

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dust cover adrift on o/s/f track rod end

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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YAB 80W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 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 YAB 80W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YAB 80W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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