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BRL 545V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 545V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,568 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 87,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 847,206 miles

Offside Front slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,358 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 82,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,429 miles

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

some play o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,982 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2007 72,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2006 70,272 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 70,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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BRL 545V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BRL 545V, 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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BRL 545V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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