MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
wheel arches do not cover wheels properly
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
slight corrosion to rear subframe
Oil leak
nearside front indicator lens cracked
offside front tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder
rear subframe has corrosion
gearknob missing posing a danger of impalement
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
nearside front indicator lens cracked
offside front tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder
rear subframe has corrosion
gearknob missing posing a danger of impalement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?
Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAO 953V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAO 953V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GAO 953V?
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What year was GAO 953V registered?
GAO 953V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 8 January 1980.
Is GAO 953V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GAO 953V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GAO 953V have outstanding finance?
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