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KSG 660T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSG 660T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 79,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside inner cv boot loose

Fail 6 May 2011 79,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside inner cv boot loose

Fail 12 May 2010 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion at top of both front inner wings but outwith any prescribed areas (advise)

main battery wire chafing on floor could result in a fire risk

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,256 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 74,256 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KSG 660T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 KSG 660T, 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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KSG 660T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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