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AOJ 929T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,203 mi
Last recorded6,203 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 929T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 6,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 5,698 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and nsf upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 5,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket nut missing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 5,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket nut missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 4,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 4,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 4,473 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 4,049 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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AOJ 929T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AOJ 929T, 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 AOJ 929T registered?

AOJ 929T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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