MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,289 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed, unable too fully assess corrosion
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear trailing arm has slight movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod nut (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tear drop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S Front floor hole but not within perscribed area
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GBO 975W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBO 975W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GBO 975W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 September 1980.
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