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PDU 937W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,511 mi
Last recorded51,511 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 937W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 51,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 51,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,933 miles

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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PDU 937W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDU 937W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDU 937W registered?

PDU 937W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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