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LDN 51

1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT55,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDN 51
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,692 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

bulk head corroded

offside front outer c.v gaiter slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,833 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,187 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,560 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,965 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,084 miles

ADVISED both front floor pans rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,084 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

ADVISED both front floor pans rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,461 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 70,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,398 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,660 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,653 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,754 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 36,754 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LDN 51 is a 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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 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 LDN 51, 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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LDN 51 is a 1975 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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