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EFR 545W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,730 mi
Last recorded73,730 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFR 545W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 73,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 73,597 miles

Front tyres scrubbing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 73,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 73,408 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded around A pillar

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wing corroded around A pillar

Fail 25 May 2016 73,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing corroded around A pillar

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wing corroded around A pillar

Pass 28 May 2015 73,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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)

car heavliy wax oiled under body

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates are of black and silver colour

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,190 miles

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

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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EFR 545W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFR 545W, 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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EFR 545W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 3 September 1980.

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