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GAW 543V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 543V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,041 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear footbrake out of balance

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,723 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 64,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,497 miles

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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GAW 543V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAW 543V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAW 543V registered?

GAW 543V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GAW 543V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAW 543V shows 7 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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