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FCK 981W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCK 981W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 73,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 73,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,565 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,281 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 73,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,114 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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FCK 981W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FCK 981W, 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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FCK 981W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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