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XSR 456T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,461 mi
Last recorded3,461 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSR 456T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 3,461 miles

Nearside steering rack boot

Nearside wiperblade

Offside shocker

Pass 22 May 2018 3,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 3,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,492 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 1,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2014 1,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes slightly sticking

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 20 May 2013 507 miles

nearside sill coroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,641 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 99,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 98,892 miles

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

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 98,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 97,286 miles

bell housing slack

n/s cv boot

Fail 25 May 2007 97,286 miles

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

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

bell housing slack

n/s cv boot

Pass 19 May 2006 96,190 miles

l/hand front wheel bearing

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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XSR 456T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XSR 456T, 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 XSR 456T registered?

XSR 456T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is XSR 456T safe to buy?

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