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LTT 159W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,209 mi
Last recorded16,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTT 159W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 12,852 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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LTT 159W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LTT 159W, 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 LTT 159W registered?

LTT 159W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is LTT 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTT 159W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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