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925 GRL

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration925 GRL
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 79,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,236 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,706 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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925 GRL is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 925 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 925 GRL registered?

925 GRL is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 7 December 1979.

Is 925 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 925 GRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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