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VCR 50T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,632 mi
Last recorded25,632 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCR 50T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 25,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,453 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,453 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 23,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,427 miles

near side rear tyre, perishing slightly,but not to the cord

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,703 miles

floor pan corroded

sills corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

smokey engine- near limits

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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VCR 50T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCR 50T, 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 VCR 50T registered?

VCR 50T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 7 March 1979.

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