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DPB 196T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 196T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 75,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 75,200 miles

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,316 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 74,302 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advance corrosion to outer sills

advance corrosion to underside of vehicle

advance movement in steering rack will need attention soon

body work corroded and in poor condition

front tyres badly age cracking

heavy engine oil leaks

heavy welding repairs to vehicle in places

stone chips in windscreen

water leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 71,755 miles

advance corrosion to underside of car †

advance movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

both front wings and front valance corroded

front pads wearing very l;ow close to legaal limit

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre age cracking

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

sslight movement in n/s/r subframe mount

stone chips in windscreen

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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DPB 196T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPB 196T, 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 DPB 196T registered?

DPB 196T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 27 June 1979.

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