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HRC 159V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRC 159V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts out on tick over

nearside jacking point strengthener come unattached

vin plate missing

Fail 6 May 2014 18,216 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts out on tick over

nearside jacking point strengthener come unattached

vin plate missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,930 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 17,253 miles

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 17,253 miles

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 15,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,133 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 9,226 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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HRC 159V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HRC 159V, 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 HRC 159V registered?

HRC 159V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 March 1980.

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The MOT history for HRC 159V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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