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WCJ 747T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCJ 747T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 82,989 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 82,989 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure pinch bolt coloum lifts up and down (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ana pearished (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill rusty

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,158 miles

rear tyres prearished

Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres prearished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 75,138 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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WCJ 747T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 WCJ 747T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WCJ 747T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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