MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
corrosion to near side front inner sill
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly on inner egdes
corrosion to front and rear floor pans
corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches
heavy corrosion to rear boot floor outside prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly on inner egdes
corrosion to front and rear floor pans
corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches
heavy corrosion to rear boot floor outside prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly on edges
corrosion to front and rear floor pan
corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear boot floor
body has corrosion
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body has corrosion
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside parking brake low effort just passed 18%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGW 888T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DGW 888T, 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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DGW 888T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1979.
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