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DJM 231V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,478 mi
Last recorded45,478 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJM 231V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,168 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,885 miles

front of rh floor getting rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,879 miles

see first vt32

Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,879 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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DJM 231V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJM 231V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJM 231V registered?

DJM 231V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 28 November 1979.

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