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DBB 76V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 76V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 15,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 152,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 14,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 14,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 13,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,471 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 7,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 2,267 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 2,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DBB 76V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBB 76V, 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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What year was DBB 76V registered?

DBB 76V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is DBB 76V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBB 76V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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