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DLJ 239T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,312 mi
Last recorded40,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 239T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,312 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 40,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 40,299 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 40,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 40,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,183 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,183 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,133 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,058 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,560 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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DLJ 239T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 59,640 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 850 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLJ 239T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLJ 239T registered?

DLJ 239T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is DLJ 239T safe to buy?

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