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JOP 285P

1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT55,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 285P
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,289 miles

o/s/f subframe mount damage

Fail 12 Aug 2014 66,287 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f subframe mount damage

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,288 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,178 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front inner arch corrodded around door hinges but not holed

offside rear sill corrodded but not holed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,885 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,885 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

WIPERS FAIL TO PARK

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,136 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 62,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,286 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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JOP 285P is a 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 55,694 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 JOP 285P, 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 51 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JOP 285P is a 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 27 August 1975.

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