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KBL 712W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,877 mi
Last recorded60,877 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT60,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 712W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 60,877 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,876 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 60,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 60,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,237 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,237 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,832 miles

Front suspension very low.

Fail 26 May 2011 57,832 miles

Front suspension very low.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 57,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 56,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bolt missing in exhaust front pipe bracket

Fail 21 May 2009 56,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bolt missing in exhaust front pipe bracket

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,908 miles

both front jacking points pushed up into floor

both handbrake cables kinked

dust covers on both rear radius arms adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2008 53,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

both handbrake cables kinked

dust covers on both rear radius arms adrift

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front jacking points pushed up into floor

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wipers don't self park

Fail 14 Feb 2007 53,012 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers don't self park

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,681 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

tracking out of alignment

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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KBL 712W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 60,876 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 KBL 712W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBL 712W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 21 March 1981.

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