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DTV 990T

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,802 mi
Last recorded47,802 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTV 990T
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 27,411 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,263 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,263 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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DTV 990T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DTV 990T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTV 990T registered?

DTV 990T is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is DTV 990T safe to buy?

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