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SHD 334T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,755 mi
Last recorded49,755 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHD 334T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

outer sills heavilly undersealed

slight corrosion at inner boot floor

slight play at top steering column

under vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,755 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 47,755 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,869 miles

emissions fluctuating on limit

rear valance in poor condition

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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SHD 334T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SHD 334T, 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 SHD 334T registered?

SHD 334T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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