MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
hc only just met reqhirements co leval just passed
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
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PAA 551T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 PAA 551T, 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 47 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 PAA 551T registered?
PAA 551T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 February 1979.
Is PAA 551T safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAA 551T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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