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FMY 54V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 54V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 145,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 31,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,499 miles

Offside Rear fog light inoperative.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog light inoperative.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 31,211 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in ball joints

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front suspension joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,843 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in ball joints

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front suspension joint dust cover deteriorating

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,204 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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FMY 54V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FMY 54V, 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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FMY 54V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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