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YUO 840W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,716 mi
Last recorded43,716 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUO 840W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 43,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 42,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 1,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,998 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YUO 840W is a 1980 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 93.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 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 YUO 840W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YUO 840W registered?

YUO 840W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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The MOT history for YUO 840W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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