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EDU 326T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,497 mi
Last recorded96,497 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 326T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOR AT SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,199 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,199 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,199 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,199 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,199 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cluch pedel rubber missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,052 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,052 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 83,047 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Excessive corrosion near side front inner flytch/"A" panel by top door hinge mounting.

Near side outer sill has excessive corrosion to jacking point.

tyres outside wheel arches.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,465 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,461 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,303 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and susp mounts and floor sects

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,201 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and susp mounts

Fail 31 Jan 2008 78,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,644 miles

surface corrosion inner and outer sills and susp mounts

Fail 2 Feb 2007 76,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,400 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 74,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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EDU 326T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EDU 326T, 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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EDU 326T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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