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ERN 654W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,331 mi
Last recorded13,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERN 654W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 133,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 133,319 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,331 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery tray slightly corroded

both front inner wheel archers has been repaired

both front inner wheel archers slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery tray slightly corroded

both front inner wheel archers has been repaired

both front inner wheel archers slightly corroded

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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ERN 654W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ERN 654W, 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 ERN 654W registered?

ERN 654W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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