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DUX 639V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 9549,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 639V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 41,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security A panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,211 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 41,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,195 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,876 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,200 miles

Front 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)

offside front floor pan corroded

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

vehicle has had extensive underbody welded repairs

Fail 15 Jun 2013 40,200 miles

Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front floor pan corroded

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

vehicle has had extensive underbody welded repairs

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,732 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 37,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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DUX 639V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 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 Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUX 639V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUX 639V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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