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MLZ 1275

1983 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1275
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 98,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 98,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,817 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,293 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,198 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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MLZ 1275 is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MLZ 1275, 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 43 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLZ 1275 is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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