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DBY 580T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,123 mi
Last recorded35,123 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 580T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front inner tie rods have slight play

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,301 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,274 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,119 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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DBY 580T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 47,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBY 580T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DBY 580T registered?

DBY 580T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 16 March 1979.

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