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DPB 94T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,330 mi
Last recorded64,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 94T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 64,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 60,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 60,060 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 60,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 52,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 48,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 48,300 miles

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 94T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 94T, 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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DPB 94T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 27 June 1979.

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