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ATF 800T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,678 mi
Last recorded88,678 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATF 800T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70/12 69T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70/12 69T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 70 12 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 70 12 69t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,138 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,138 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 87,122 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 87,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 78,777 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ATF 800T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ATF 800T, 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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ATF 800T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 14 May 1979.

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