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DAX 580V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,738 mi
Last recorded66,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAX 580V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 66,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 66,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 66,502 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 66,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 66,479 miles

nearside upper engine stay as excess movement

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 23 May 2012 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside upper engine stay as excess movement

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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DAX 580V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAX 580V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAX 580V registered?

DAX 580V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is DAX 580V safe to buy?

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