MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning. Near side indicators not working.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning. Near side indicators not working.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
How Reliable is the Morris Mini?
Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GFB 988W is a 1980 Morris Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 45,100 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 Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFB 988W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GFB 988W registered?
GFB 988W is a 1980 Morris Mini, first registered on 31 December 1980.
Is GFB 988W safe to buy?
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