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DYC 783T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219 mi
Last recorded219 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 783T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 219 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, both sides (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 97,320 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor,both sides (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 97,316 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,both sides (5.2.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor,both sides (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 94,611 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 92,136 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,655 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,052 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills repaired

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,764 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 72,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 69,950 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 66,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,168 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 65,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DYC 783T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYC 783T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DYC 783T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 22 August 1978.

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