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OPO 482J

1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT51,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 482J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 1,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 1,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside driveshaft fouling exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2013 1,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 1,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,576 miles

Coolant leak

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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OPO 482J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPO 482J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPO 482J registered?

OPO 482J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is OPO 482J safe to buy?

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