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DGS 776T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 776T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 51,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,769 miles

movement in both front wheel bearings

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,767 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay missing

high beam tell-tale innoperative

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front tyre appears underinflated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay missing

high beam tell-tale innoperative

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front tyre appears underinflated

Pass 9 May 2006 51,512 miles

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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DGS 776T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 DGS 776T, 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 48 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 DGS 776T registered?

DGS 776T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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