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LUY 777T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,749 mi
Last recorded13,749 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 777T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 13,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,267 miles

exhaust has a slight blow at front joining pipe

Fail 13 Mar 2017 13,267 miles

Emissions not tested due to it leaking its coolant and worried about causing damage to the engine (7.3.A.1)

exhaust has a slight blow at front joining pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,793 miles

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 777T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LUY 777T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUY 777T registered?

LUY 777T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is LUY 777T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 777T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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