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DPM 272V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 272V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 94,520 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,457 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,811 miles

NO BONNET SAFETY CATCH?

OIL ON MIN

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NO BONNET SAFETY CATCH

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 83,630 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

NO BONNET SAFETY CATCH FITTED

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

PLAY AT BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside sunvisor is getting weak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,161 miles

offside sunvisor is getting weak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,085 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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DPM 272V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPM 272V, 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 DPM 272V registered?

DPM 272V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is DPM 272V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPM 272V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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