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JKV 845V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,210 mi
Last recorded28,210 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKV 845V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,210 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel has a slight bind

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,103 miles

exhaust centre mount has failed but system supported by other mounts

n/s/f inner wing cooling vents cut away

steering column lower bush has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,045 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

floor slightly corroded

passenger door handle loose (still opens)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,881 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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JKV 845V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 JKV 845V, 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 47 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 JKV 845V registered?

JKV 845V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 November 1979.

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