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DFO 647W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,879 mi
Last recorded15,879 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFO 647W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 15,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,810 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 15,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,760 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 15,396 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,195 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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DFO 647W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFO 647W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFO 647W registered?

DFO 647W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is DFO 647W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFO 647W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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