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YOJ 577T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 577T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,033 miles

slight play n/s/lower ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,033 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s/lower ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,482 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,024 miles

battery insecure

no bump stop on o/side front suspension, rec/ rep

Fail 6 Aug 2009 93,021 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

n/side rear brake cylinder slightly insecure rec/rep

no bump stop on o/side front suspension, rec/ rep

recommend lock type nuts are fitted to front and rear shock absorber bolts

slight freeplay in n/side rear hub

slight noise from o/side rear hub

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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YOJ 577T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YOJ 577T, 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 YOJ 577T registered?

YOJ 577T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 14 February 1979.

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