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ROB 810R

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Grey Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,273 mi
Last recorded13,273 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 810R
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 13,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,300 miles

Washers frozen

Pass 10 May 2011 9,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,947 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ccovers on sills

Fail 19 Apr 2010 8,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ccovers on sills

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 4,848 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 4,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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ROB 810R is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Grey with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROB 810R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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ROB 810R is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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