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GFH 61V

1979 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153 mi
Last recorded153 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 61V
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished.

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Right hand indicator, stalk action to right has cover fouling, will lock though.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no sun visors fitted

parking brake lever may not have bush at clevis - base of lever.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 11 miles

front & rear no. plates reduced in size

Fail 16 Dec 2005 11 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear no. plates reduced in size

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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GFH 61V is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFH 61V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFH 61V registered?

GFH 61V is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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