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GBT 132W

1980 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 132W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 82,810 miles

All lights appear pale

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2006 82,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear lights pale

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

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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GBT 132W is a 1980 Austin Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBT 132W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBT 132W registered?

GBT 132W is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is GBT 132W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBT 132W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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