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DBX 512W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBX 512W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,158 miles

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,138 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,110 miles

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded but not next to prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,054 miles

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

floor pans, inner & outer sills extensively welded & under sealed

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,894 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,870 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 78,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,845 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,843 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,117 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 78,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,860 miles

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

front brake balance out 25%

Fail 27 Nov 2006 77,855 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 77,556 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 77,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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DBX 512W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBX 512W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBX 512W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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