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GCK 780F

1968 Austin 1800

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,232 mi
Last recorded3,232 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 780F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 3,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 93,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear carrier has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,509 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,515 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 73,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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GCK 780F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCK 780F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 58 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCK 780F registered?

GCK 780F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 8 March 1968.

Is GCK 780F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCK 780F shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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