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MTS 192Y

1982 Austin Mini 1275 GT

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 192Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008
Fail 16 Apr 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007
Fail 30 Jul 2007

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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MTS 192Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1275 GT in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTS 192Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MTS 192Y registered?

MTS 192Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is MTS 192Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTS 192Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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