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DPL 528V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,702 mi
Last recorded18,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 528V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,688 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,811 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

offside outer sill holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bolt insecure exhaust downpipe bracket

corrosion n/s/f outer sill out side prescribed areas

corrosion o/s/f floor outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Apr 2008 16,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bolt insecure exhaust downpipe bracket

corrosion n/s/f outer sill out side prescribed areas

corrosion o/s/f floor outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 15,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,370 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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DPL 528V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPL 528V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPL 528V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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