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GAS 122

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,743 mi
Last recorded65,743 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 122
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,097 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 63,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,154 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 63,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres starting to crack on edge of tread pattern

Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,114 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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GAS 122 is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAS 122, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAS 122 registered?

GAS 122 is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is GAS 122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 122 shows 14 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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