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10 DLS

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,794 mi
Last recorded83,794 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 DLS
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 83,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,601 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2012 83,523 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle shows signs of repair on under side

Fail 15 May 2012 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle shows signs of repair on under side

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance in rear brakes

vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed

wipers do not self park

Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,377 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance in rear brakes

vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed

wipers do not self park

Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,626 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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10 DLS is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 59,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 DLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 10 DLS registered?

10 DLS is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is 10 DLS safe to buy?

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