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AHO 477V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHO 477V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,317 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all tyres starting to deteriorate

oil leak

slight rust on under side

Fail 9 Nov 2015 44,317 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres starting to deteriorate

oil leak

slight rust on under side

Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,316 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

some rust on under side

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,100 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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AHO 477V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AHO 477V, 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 AHO 477V registered?

AHO 477V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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