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DAP 80T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 80T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside / offside front / rear floor pan/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before/after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly lagging (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 before b/hose after to w / cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 83,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 83,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,046 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,044 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,031 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,014 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,708 miles

Minor crack in near side rear lens

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,657 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,622 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front of both sills corroded

Fuel cap lock siezed after inspection

Oil leak on NS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,544 miles

n/s front screen washer poor

Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front screen washer poor

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,501 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 82,483 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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DAP 80T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAP 80T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAP 80T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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