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FNB 160T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,726 mi
Last recorded5,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 160T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 4,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 1,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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FNB 160T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNB 160T, 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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What year was FNB 160T registered?

FNB 160T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for FNB 160T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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