MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f brake slight bind
petrol pipe corroded
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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