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DDG 887T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 887T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 61,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subframes abit corroded slightly

Inner w/arch areas abit corroded slightly

N/S/R bottom window edge inside by rear seat corner corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Other areas around rear subframe mounts getting corroded slightly

Outer sills abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion around brake master cylinder mount area of bulkhead

Slight corrosion at front lower bulkhead/floor/inner w/arch areas

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F top ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,063 miles

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

offside number plate light dim

slight deterioration to both wiper blades

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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DDG 887T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDG 887T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDG 887T registered?

DDG 887T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 27 March 1979.

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