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FHX 355V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHX 355V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 77,031 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 77,031 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,164 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,164 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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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FHX 355V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHX 355V, 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 FHX 355V registered?

FHX 355V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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