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DGH 165S

1984 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,062 mi
Last recorded5,062 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 165S
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,062 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 5,062 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

nsf sill corroded but not within a prescibed area

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 104,737 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 2,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 1,336 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still very secure

Pass 6 Sep 2005 1,336 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still very secure

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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DGH 165S is a 1984 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGH 165S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGH 165S is a 1984 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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