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FYC 257T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,017 mi
Last recorded6,017 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 257T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 6,017 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 6,017 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017
Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,017 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 5,532 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 4,504 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 4,503 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 3,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak around engine

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 90,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FYC 257T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FYC 257T, 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 FYC 257T registered?

FYC 257T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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