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FWA 762V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWA 762V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,061 miles

b ottom ball joints have slight play

front and rear floors have corrosion

front sub frame has corrosion and rear sub frame3

Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,060 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

b ottom ball joints have slight play

front and rear floors have corrosion

front sub frame has corrosion and rear sub frame3

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,038 miles

O/S Front Brake Disc Pitted

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,646 miles

Both FRont Tie Bars Slightly Distorted

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,586 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 77,461 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 77,449 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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FWA 762V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWA 762V, 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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FWA 762V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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