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GFX 651V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,205 mi
Last recorded20,205 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 651V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

oil leak on gearbox shaft

Pass 17 May 2012 70,085 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch outside of prescibbed area

headlamp main beam warning light not working

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres protrude bodywork

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear seats not fitted

sharp edges to rear valence repair

Fail 9 May 2012 70,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch outside of prescibbed area

headlamp main beam warning light not working

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres protrude bodywork

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear seats not fitted

sharp edges to rear valence repair

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,876 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,433 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 93,409 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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GFX 651V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFX 651V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFX 651V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 January 1980.

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