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RTT 853N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,938 mi
Last recorded64,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 853N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,938 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,938 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak (oil pressure switch)

c/o and h/c high

clutch not clearing

excessive play in engine steady bush

front tie bars slightly bent

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,736 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,903 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,546 miles

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

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)

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

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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RTT 853N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RTT 853N, 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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RTT 853N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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