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HGW 754V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,925 mi
Last recorded48,925 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 754V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,925 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 48,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,879 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,646 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,646 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,161 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,828 miles

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

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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HGW 754V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGW 754V, 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 HGW 754V registered?

HGW 754V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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