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FVA 874W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVA 874W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,473 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 44,473 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,761 miles

Indicator speed slow, but within 60-120 flashes per minute

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,596 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,715 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,707 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,098 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,283 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 87,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

exhaust system deteriating

indicator flash rate slow

rear brake pipe ferrals corroding

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in steering front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 86,889 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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FVA 874W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FVA 874W, 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 FVA 874W registered?

FVA 874W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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