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EUV 451V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,649 mi
Last recorded59,649 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUV 451V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 56,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 56,094 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 56,094 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 52,681 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 52,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,048 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 36,104 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 28,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,192 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 22,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,757 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 16,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EUV 451V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUV 451V, 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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EUV 451V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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