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VVY 464V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVY 464V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 78,586 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 42,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 42,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 41,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,343 miles

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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VVY 464V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VVY 464V, 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 VVY 464V registered?

VVY 464V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 September 1979.

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The MOT history for VVY 464V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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