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BPE 42T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,606 mi
Last recorded7,606 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 42T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,606 miles

offside front track rod end has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2006 7,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf track rod end slight play † †nsr radius arm slightly seized

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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BPE 42T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPE 42T, 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 BPE 42T registered?

BPE 42T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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