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GCG 777W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,099 mi
Last recorded9,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 777W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,099 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills partially covered

Pass 18 Sep 2018 9,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 9,099 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,436 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,436 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,217 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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GCG 777W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCG 777W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GCG 777W registered?

GCG 777W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 9 December 1980.

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