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OVR 845W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,814 mi
Last recorded46,814 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT60,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 845W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,618 miles

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,898 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,703 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,924 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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OVR 845W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 60,876 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 OVR 845W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OVR 845W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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