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DLO 809T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLO 809T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,072 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak MAJOR coolant leak from bypass hose. ()

Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,977 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,958 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,473 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,456 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,579 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,566 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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