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GCD 162V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 162V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,296 miles

Bodywork corroded

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,296 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bodywork corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 39,762 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,683 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,945 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,918 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 30,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,714 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 30,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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GCD 162V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCD 162V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GCD 162V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 2 February 1980.

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