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MJP 940W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJP 940W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,314 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 61,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,876 miles

both tie bar heavy washers missing

exhaust center hanger partially split

o/s/f knuckle boot split

Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,876 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both tie bar heavy washers missing

exhaust center hanger partially split

o/s/f knuckle boot split

stop lamps work but dim, poss wired wrong

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,648 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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MJP 940W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJP 940W, 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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MJP 940W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 21 November 1980.

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