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DEL 38T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 38T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 64,112 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 62,951 miles

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill thin

Fail 18 May 2011 62,948 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill thin

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,955 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 1 May 2008 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,943 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,904 miles

front floor very rusty inside car -welded plates on outside

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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DEL 38T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEL 38T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEL 38T registered?

DEL 38T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is DEL 38T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 38T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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