MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
rear most part of offside rear inner wheel arch/valence corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
rear most part of offside rear inner wheel arch/valence corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust touching body bulkhead/floorpan
Direction indicators not working all lamps (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (8.2.3)
Engine barely idling
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust touching body bulkhead/floorpan
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
some play in steering rack inner joints
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both headlamp inner bowls slightly corroded
rear subframe o/s/r mounting point has some light corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both headlamp inner bowls slightly corroded
rear subframe o/s/r mounting point has some light corrosion
corrosion to rear boot floor pans
slight corrosion to floor pans
slight play in steering inner
wipers smeary
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion to rear boot floor pans
slight corrosion to floor pans
slight play in steering inner
wipers smeary
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FER 479W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FER 479W, 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 FER 479W registered?
FER 479W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 September 1980.
Is FER 479W safe to buy?
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