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GAU 72V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAU 72V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,862 miles

advise a good grease round

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 78,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 76,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 74,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 72,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 72,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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GAU 72V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GAU 72V, 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 GAU 72V registered?

GAU 72V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is GAU 72V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAU 72V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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