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HAH 717T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,408 mi
Last recorded5,408 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 717T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 5,408 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 5,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play found at road wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 5,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan / arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 5,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan / arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Radius arm nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 5,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 5,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 3,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 2,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 1,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 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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HAH 717T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Green 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 HAH 717T, 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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HAH 717T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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