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1978 Austin Morris MINI Clubman Auto 1.3L Petrol · DLM 274T

DLM 274T

1978 Austin Morris MINI Clubman Auto (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1978. Recorded mileage 33,379 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
AUSTIN MORRIS MINI CLUBMAN AUTO
Year / Origin
1978 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
33,379 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
1275cc
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DLM 274T Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
  • 33,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DLM 274T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Austin Morris Mini Clubman Auto (DLM 274T) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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DLM 274T Mileage History

  1. 23/02/202432,729 mi
  2. 27/02/202533,053 mi+324 mi
  3. 03/03/202533,053 mi
  4. 10/02/202633,379 mi+326 mi
  5. 11/02/202633,379 mi

Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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