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EYB 46T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 46T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,742 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm boots perished

Pass 14 May 2013 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 May 2008 84,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 84,505 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2007 83,369 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 83,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,326 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake grabbing

offside rear subframe weak. all repair welding of insufficient standard

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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EYB 46T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 EYB 46T, 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 48 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 EYB 46T registered?

EYB 46T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 September 1978.

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