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CGL 630V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,387 mi
Last recorded4,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGL 630V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 4,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 1,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 9 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 97,615 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 97,615 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,736 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,983 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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CGL 630V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGL 630V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CGL 630V registered?

CGL 630V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is CGL 630V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGL 630V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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