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HJB 700W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,133 mi
Last recorded19,133 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 700W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,133 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 19,133 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,213 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,213 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,356 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 15,356 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 13,763 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,627 miles

slight play in upper suspension joints

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,666 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,275 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 99,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front suspension travel close to stops.

Slight play in o/s top ball joint and n/s bottom ball joint.

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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HJB 700W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HJB 700W, 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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HJB 700W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 16 September 1980.

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