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XOC 495T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,567 mi
Last recorded1,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT59,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOC 495T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 1,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 1,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,298 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 1,298 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,680 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XOC 495T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOC 495T, 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 XOC 495T registered?

XOC 495T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 30 October 1978.

Is XOC 495T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOC 495T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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