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DKU 180V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,360 mi
Last recorded47,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKU 180V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,360 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,973 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,973 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,825 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 46,825 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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DKU 180V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DKU 180V, 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 DKU 180V registered?

DKU 180V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is DKU 180V safe to buy?

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