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CTT 389T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 389T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,418 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,405 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in nearside of steering rack but not excessive.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 91,405 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in nearside of steering rack but not excessive.

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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CTT 389T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTT 389T, 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 CTT 389T registered?

CTT 389T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 March 1979.

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