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YRL 676T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,715 mi
Last recorded53,715 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 676T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,715 miles

movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,715 miles

age cracking on fuel cap seal

both outer cv boots have a small hole in and are slightly insecure

front number plate slightly insecure

slight oil leak

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2014 53,715 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracking on fuel cap seal

both outer cv boots have a small hole in and are slightly insecure

front number plate slightly insecure

slight oil leak

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2013 53,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

outer sills under sealed

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,387 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 53,387 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,387 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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YRL 676T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YRL 676T, 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 YRL 676T registered?

YRL 676T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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