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DKJ 616T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,483 mi
Last recorded90,483 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKJ 616T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,483 miles

All four wheel protruding past wheel arches

Floor pan rusty

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

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel arch rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four wheel protruding past wheel arches

Floor pan rusty

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

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel arch rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,472 miles

Headlamps yellowish

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r n/s/r upper subframe slight corrosion but not affecting the overall strength.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,819 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 86,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 83,564 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DKJ 616T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKJ 616T, 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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DKJ 616T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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