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GEL 888V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 888V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,517 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,285 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GEL 888V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GEL 888V, 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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What year was GEL 888V registered?

GEL 888V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 17 March 1980.

Is GEL 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 888V shows 7 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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