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ABW 220K

1981 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,428 mi
Last recorded21,428 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 220K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,174 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 20,133 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,574 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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ABW 220K is a 1981 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 220K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 220K registered?

ABW 220K is a 1981 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is ABW 220K safe to buy?

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