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DCE 747V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCE 747V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 82,135 miles

general corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 81,925 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,676 miles

Body conversion made

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

hand brake has long travle

nearside rear radius arm has free play

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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DCE 747V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCE 747V, 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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What year was DCE 747V registered?

DCE 747V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is DCE 747V safe to buy?

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