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XPY 194K

1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT51,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPY 194K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,952 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,942 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear drop mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan outer sill inner wheel arch etc (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan in wheel arch etc (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of floor pan sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

floor pan corroded slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,801 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively near side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,706 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,960 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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XPY 194K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,631 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 XPY 194K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XPY 194K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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