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YTF 531T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,976 mi
Last recorded28,976 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 531T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 28,976 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 28,975 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner high beam not working

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 28,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,774 miles

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

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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YTF 531T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTF 531T, 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 YTF 531T registered?

YTF 531T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is YTF 531T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTF 531T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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