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GDV 677V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,846 mi
Last recorded66,846 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 677V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteoriated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rack arm side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,572 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,572 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pedal travel

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,808 miles

Previous repair work covered over , underside painted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,808 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Previous repair work covered over , underside painted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,421 miles

engine stabalizer

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,406 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine stabalizer

Pass 4 May 2011 66,163 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,128 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,799 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,785 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 63,781 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,321 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,319 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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GDV 677V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDV 677V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GDV 677V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 12 October 1979.

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