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NCK 244T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,182 mi
Last recorded36,182 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCK 244T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

under sills surface rust

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

under sills surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,373 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,370 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,462 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,959 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,749 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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NCK 244T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 NCK 244T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCK 244T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 12 December 1978.

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