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WFR 423V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,431 mi
Last recorded18,431 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 423V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 18,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 18,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 14,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 7,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Combined engine/transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 7,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Combined engine/transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 2,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 2,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazards not working

Pass 4 Feb 2019 594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,847 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (front of) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (front of) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe - nearside rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 95,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 1,533 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 96,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,959 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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WFR 423V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 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 WFR 423V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WFR 423V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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