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FLD 57T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 57T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,642 miles

Offside Front seat belt

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,805 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 65,241 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,719 miles

n/s/f suspension drops out of align when vehicle jacked

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 1 Feb 2011 53,719 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/s/f suspension drops out of align when vehicle jacked

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,469 miles

clip missing off o/s inner cv boot

slight bind on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clip missing off o/s inner cv boot

slight bind on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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FLD 57T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 FLD 57T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FLD 57T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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