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DME 769V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,718 mi
Last recorded41,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 769V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 41,753 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some play noted in top/lower supension ball joints N/S/F.Slight play under load in O/S track rod end ball joint

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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DME 769V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DME 769V, 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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What year was DME 769V registered?

DME 769V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is DME 769V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DME 769V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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