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CWS 78W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWS 78W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,792 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,725 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe needs rubber insulating

Fail 28 Sep 2007 66,610 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,953 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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CWS 78W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 CWS 78W, 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 CWS 78W registered?

CWS 78W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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