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GTL 430N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

3,785 mi
Last recorded3,785 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 430N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 3,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 3,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 3,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 3,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 3,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 2,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 2,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 2,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 2,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 1,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 1,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 1,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 170 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 4 miles

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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GTL 430N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTL 430N, 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 GTL 430N registered?

GTL 430N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 13 November 1974.

Is GTL 430N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 430N shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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