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BHO 520V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 520V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,918 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished in tread / no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2016 31,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 31,215 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 30,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 29,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BHO 520V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BHO 520V, 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 BHO 520V registered?

BHO 520V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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