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YUY 501W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

564 mi
Last recorded564 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 501W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 564 miles

modified quick release steering wheel fitted.slight play/movment noted at steering wheel.advise attention.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 564 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

modified quick release steering wheel fitted.slight play/movment noted at steering wheel.advise attention.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 1 miles

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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YUY 501W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUY 501W, 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.

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What year was YUY 501W registered?

YUY 501W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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