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YPM 293J

1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT51,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPM 293J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body has slight corrison

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,448 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

oil leak

play in wheel bearings

rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,906 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to floorpan and rear subframe

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floorpan and rear subframe

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,237 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis/ subframe

n/s drive shaft inner weeping

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrosion to floor pans and outer sills

repairs to floor pans inside vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner wheel arches upper bulkhead

repairs to front floor pan from inside vehicle

wheel arch covers fitted close to front tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner wheel arches upper bulkhead

repairs to front floor pan from inside vehicle

wheel arch covers fitted close to front tyres

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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YPM 293J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPM 293J, 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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YPM 293J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 April 1971.

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