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SCX 176T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCX 176T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,303 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may need adjusting or more use as the vehicle is a new build (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,994 miles

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,321 miles

both front tyres slight cracking on outer edges

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 42,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,232 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,232 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,174 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,174 miles

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

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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SCX 176T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SCX 176T, 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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SCX 176T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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