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GBW 609V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Yellow Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,456 mi
Last recorded11,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 609V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 11,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 11,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 10,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,321 miles

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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GBW 609V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Yellow with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBW 609V, 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 GBW 609V registered?

GBW 609V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 4 October 1979.

Is GBW 609V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 609V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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