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55 SSY

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 SSY
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 73,226 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 73,226 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,349 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 72,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,864 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,163 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,159 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,112 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Centre rear view mirror damaged/missing

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2009 68,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres showing wear cracks

n/s/r brake bind

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 68,493 miles

corrosion to o/s/f floor and sill

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crackes in n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres side wall

front washers

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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55 SSY is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 SSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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55 SSY is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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