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MNE 761W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNE 761W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019
Pass 1 Sep 2018 755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011
Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,185 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,177 miles

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

advice on tyres cracking on wall

Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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MNE 761W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MNE 761W, 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 MNE 761W registered?

MNE 761W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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