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GVC 278V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,330 mi
Last recorded1,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVC 278V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 1,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 1 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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GVC 278V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVC 278V, 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 GVC 278V registered?

GVC 278V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GVC 278V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVC 278V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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