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HTV 44V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTV 44V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 90,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 90,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,022 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HTV 44V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HTV 44V, 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 HTV 44V registered?

HTV 44V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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The MOT history for HTV 44V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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