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DCD 623T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 623T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,766 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,764 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate poorly secured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner to outer sill rotton but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

No visual warning on the indicators but audible warning is working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner to outer sill rotton but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas

Offside front tyre slightly cracked

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 75,721 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,360 miles

n/side rear floor rusty

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clips missing from inner cv boots

n/side rear floor rusty

o/s/ front disc corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,650 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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DCD 623T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 59,640 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 850 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCD 623T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCD 623T registered?

DCD 623T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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