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HMO 207W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,636 mi
Last recorded4,636 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 207W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,636 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 4,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,911 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 3,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

scratch in windscreen not in zone a

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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HMO 207W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMO 207W, 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 HMO 207W registered?

HMO 207W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 18 September 1980.

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