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DLM 274T

1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,379 mi
Last recorded33,379 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto40,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 274T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 33,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 33,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 33,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 33,053 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 32,729 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 32,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards inop

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play n/s rack

Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 30,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,218 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wing rusty

outer sills and floors rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing rusty

outer sills and floors rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,056 miles

Oil leak

under sde surface rust

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,054 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

under sde surface rust

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,592 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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DLM 274T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 40,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLM 274T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DLM 274T registered?

DLM 274T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto, first registered on 11 November 1978.

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