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RHJ 532W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 532W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,827 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,886 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 7,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RHJ 532W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 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 RHJ 532W, 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 46 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 RHJ 532W registered?

RHJ 532W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 September 1980.

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