MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front brakes binding slightly
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)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was 55 SSY registered?
55 SSY is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 May 1979.
Is 55 SSY safe to buy?
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