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DGM 513V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman53,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGM 513V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,186 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 87,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 86,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 86,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 20,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 20,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 599
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 371
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 349
brake recording little or no effort 313
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DGM 513V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 53,374 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 Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGM 513V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DGM 513V registered?

DGM 513V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 20 November 1979.

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