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GCT 21W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,820 mi
Last recorded48,820 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 21W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 48,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 48,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,486 miles

oil leak around engine

slight play in offside front steering arm

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,486 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak around engine

slight play in offside front steering arm

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,926 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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GCT 21W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCT 21W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GCT 21W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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