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WGL 269T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,314 mi
Last recorded39,314 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGL 269T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,754 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 38,754 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,505 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 May 2018 36,703 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 36,703 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 36,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 36,304 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,255 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

hazard switch loose

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,249 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

hazard switch loose

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,226 miles

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

near side of steering rack has slight play

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,071 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 36,071 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,065 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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WGL 269T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WGL 269T, 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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What year was WGL 269T registered?

WGL 269T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 26 August 1978.

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The MOT history for WGL 269T shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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