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DPC 25T

1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto47,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 25T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,474 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 69,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 68,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

signs of corrosion to both outer body sills

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both c/v boots deteriorating

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

slight top and bottom ball joints both sides

Pass 8 May 2009 52,202 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 40,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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DPC 25T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 47,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPC 25T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPC 25T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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