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GDV 537Y

1983 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,958 mi
Last recorded22,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 537Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 22,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 22,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 9,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 9,965 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 4,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 4,449 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 19 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 55,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 47,828 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 47,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,261 miles

n/s rear tyre worn edge

small amouny play on rack ends

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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GDV 537Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDV 537Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDV 537Y registered?

GDV 537Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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