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WDE 701T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,607 mi
Last recorded12,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDE 701T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 12,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,845 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion underneath o/s n/s front arch

Pass 18 Nov 2011 9,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 918 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 650 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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WDE 701T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WDE 701T, 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 WDE 701T registered?

WDE 701T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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