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EFK 382T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 382T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,076 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s rear chassi heavy rust

o/s floor & under chassi heavly under sealed

o/s fr wheel bearing slight play

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s sill & step has been replaced

play in steering colume (vertical)

rear hand brake cable close to metal brake pipes

slight rust on fr disc,s

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,719 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 83,682 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 82,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,705 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/front floor bent up and damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,868 miles

ENGINE SMOKING ON START UP

Fail 10 Jan 2007 79,864 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

engine smoking on start up

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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EFK 382T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFK 382T, 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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EFK 382T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 13 February 1979.

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