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EEW 30V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEW 30V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,432 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,111 miles

1.front subframe rear mounting bushes becomming perished 2.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,532 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,923 miles

1/ slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,047 miles

Engine oil leak.

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,041 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Offside indicator visual tell tale inoperative

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,634 miles

1. front subframe rear mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

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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EEW 30V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EEW 30V, 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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EEW 30V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 2 April 1980.

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