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LUY 325T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

46,317 mi
Last recorded46,317 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 325T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 46,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 46,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 46,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 45,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 45,973 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of brake fluid under vehicle but no leaks visable

slight play in nearside steering rack

unable to assess welding on vehicle due to exstensive covering of filler

Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,764 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,549 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion starting on both step sills

rear exhaust mounting insecure

rear sub frame showing sighns of corrosion starting

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,107 miles

corrosion starting on both step sills

rear exhaust mounting insecure

rear sub frame showing sighns of corrosion starting

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,842 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,426 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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LUY 325T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LUY 325T, 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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LUY 325T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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