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DMA 248N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,615 mi
Last recorded32,615 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 248N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm pin/bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,413 miles

All underside suspension bush's slightly perished/deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of front to rear brake pipe, on bulkhead behind front sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint N/S & O/S, Upper & lower ball joints. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Boots slightly perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Front section of front to rear fuel pipe corroded, on bulkhead behind front sub frame.

Fuel hose from base of fuel tank to metal brake pipe in poor condition but not leaking.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint boot. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever mounting bracket front weld appears to be partially fractured but park brake lever is still fully secure.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S, Hoses slightly perished but difficult to fully inspect. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure Bolt for engine mounting vertically through hole at securing bracket but no nut fitted. Also acts as securing bolt for brake and clutch cylinder mounting bracket. (6.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres worn to around 3mm of tread & all are also slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Bolt partially loose on seat belt real assembly. (5.2.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

All underside suspension bush's slightly perished/deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of front to rear brake pipe, on bulkhead behind front sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint N/S & O/S, Upper & lower ball joints. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Boots slightly perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Front section of front to rear fuel pipe corroded, on bulkhead behind front sub frame.

Fuel hose from base of fuel tank to metal brake pipe in poor condition but not leaking.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint boot. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever mounting bracket front weld appears to be partially fractured but park brake lever is still fully secure.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S, Hoses slightly perished but difficult to fully inspect. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure Bolt for engine mounting vertically through hole at securing bracket but no nut fitted. Also acts as securing bolt for brake and clutch cylinder mounting bracket. (6.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres worn to around 3mm of tread & all are also slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,153 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Battery is secure but battery clamp is close to terminals and un insulated

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

Coolant leak ()

General perishing to c.v boots, dust covers and suspension bush's

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Chaffing against earth strap on O/S/F of sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear trailing arm inner locking nuts not used, assume thread lock has been used

Rubber fuel hose at base of fuel tank under car in poor condition

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,200 miles

Alternator noisy

Corrosion forming on n/s/f metal brake pipe

Gearshift oil seal leaking oil

Handbrake bracket starting to crack

Rear no plate delaminating

Rear trailing arms worn on pivot bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Alternator noisy

Corrosion forming on n/s/f meetal brake pipe

Front brake pads (inner) look low (limited vision)

Gearshift oil seal leaking

O/s/r foot brake effort very low

O/s/r handbrake effort very low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steeering column (limited vision)

Rear n o plate starting to delaminate

Rear trailing arms worn (n/s will be required before next mot)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,264 miles

corrosion forming in offside sill seam

play in nearside rear trailing arm(greased)

play in steering column(limited vision)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,764 miles

corrosion in brake pipe over rear subframe

corrosion in front discs

play in steering(limited vision due to covered parts)

wear in nearside rear radius arm

weep from lower section of nearside front shock absorber,advise attention

Pass 21 May 2012 24,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Noise on rotating n/s/r wheel

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2011 24,031 miles

movement in front shock absorber lower bushes,advise securing washer behind nuts.

play in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 24 May 2010 22,554 miles

play in both rear radius arms

top engine stabilizer bush worn

weep at near side front shock absorber

Pass 27 May 2009 21,491 miles

(No rear seat belts fitted)

Both front shocker lower bushes worn

Brake pipe tube nut to brake switch tee piece corroded

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Front to rear metal brake pipe over rear subframe corroding

Handbrake support bracket starrtingg tto crack

N/s engine mount starting to detach from its bonding

Rear valance corroded

Steering column support bracket has movement

Fail 26 May 2009 215,491 miles

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

(No rear seat belts fitted)

Both front shocker lower bushes worn

Brake pipe tube nut to brake switch tee piece corroded

Dip beam low (reset afteer test)

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Front to rear metal brake pipe over rear subframe corroding

Handbrake support bracket starrtingg tto crack

N/s engine mount starting to detach from its bonding

O/s/r brake binding

Rear valance corroded

Steering column support bracket has movement

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

hole in drivers side footwell close to subframe mount

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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DMA 248N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 48,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMA 248N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DMA 248N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 25 September 1974.

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