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GAU 965V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,873 mi
Last recorded10,873 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 9549,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAU 965V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 10,873 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 10,873 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 10,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 5,576 miles

Brake pedel rubber worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside parking brake cable corroded.

Slight corrosion to both rearr floor pans arount subframe mounting points

Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedel rubber worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside parking brake cable corroded.

Slight corrosion to both rearr floor pans arount subframe mounting points

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,000 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,000 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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GAU 965V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAU 965V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GAU 965V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 6 November 1979.

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