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DGW 888T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 888T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2015 91,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 91,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 91,159 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 91,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,911 miles

body has corrosion

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body has corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,223 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside parking brake low effort just passed 18%

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,323 miles

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.

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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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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What year was DGW 888T registered?

DGW 888T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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