MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coolant leak MAJOR coolant leak from bypass hose. ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLO 809T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 DLO 809T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DLO 809T?
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What year was DLO 809T registered?
DLO 809T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1978.
Is DLO 809T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLO 809T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DLO 809T have outstanding finance?
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