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ETM 170T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,816 mi
Last recorded45,816 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETM 170T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 45,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,849 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 44,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 44,538 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 44,538 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,432 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 44,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,671 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 43,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,322 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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ETM 170T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETM 170T, 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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What year was ETM 170T registered?

ETM 170T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 March 1979.

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