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578 MOA

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,964 mi
Last recorded37,964 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 MOA
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,893 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 37,885 miles

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

slight wear in both lower swivels

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,855 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,229 miles

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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578 MOA is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 578 MOA, 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 46 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 578 MOA registered?

578 MOA is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is 578 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 578 MOA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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