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KWP 460T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

2,798 mi
Last recorded2,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWP 460T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 2,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 2,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 2,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 946 miles

Corrosion to centre of floor outside a prescribed area at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted.

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

Vehicle has been substantially welded and undersealed prior to mot test.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to centre of floor outside a prescribed area at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted.

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

Vehicle has been substantially welded and undersealed prior to mot test.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,047 miles

(1)play noted in all front ball joints.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,029 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,734 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion showing to metal fuel pipe

corrosion showing to rear subframe

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,346 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 74,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 74,279 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KWP 460T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 KWP 460T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KWP 460T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 2 November 1978.

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