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DUD 245V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 245V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

both front rubber cone balljoint dust covers split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive welding to body sills floor

floor has undersealed cover all over

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive welding to body sills floor

floor has undersealed cover all over

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 56,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,126 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 56,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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DUD 245V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DUD 245V, 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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DUD 245V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 27 March 1980.

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