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EHC 301W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHC 301W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 76,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bobbin broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front upper knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rear knuckle joints gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 73,056 miles

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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EHC 301W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EHC 301W, 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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What year was EHC 301W registered?

EHC 301W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 2 September 1980.

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