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DMU 743V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,091 mi
Last recorded70,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMU 743V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,091 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

petrol pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,918 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,215 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,111 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front brake hose is slightly twisted , advise replacement

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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DMU 743V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMU 743V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DMU 743V registered?

DMU 743V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is DMU 743V safe to buy?

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