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DBH 59T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 59T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 9,355 miles

engine smokes on tick over

Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,473 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 60,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion and holes front floor not within prescribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,265 miles

corrosion and holes front floor not within prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole nearside front floor not within prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2012 60,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole nearside front floor not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,107 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 68,107 miles

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

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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DBH 59T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 DBH 59T, 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 47 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 DBH 59T registered?

DBH 59T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 17 January 1979.

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