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GRS 135N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRS 135N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 61,914 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 60,461 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch wont clear

Fail 12 May 2015 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch wont clear

Pass 27 May 2014 60,454 miles

Inner front wheel arch rusty & flakey

N/S/F brake hose slight twist, but clear on lock to lock check

Fail 23 May 2014 60,454 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 60,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,424 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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GRS 135N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 48,127 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 Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRS 135N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRS 135N registered?

GRS 135N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GRS 135N safe to buy?

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