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GFX 842V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,935 mi
Last recorded71,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 842V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 71,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,864 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,562 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,264 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,054 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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GFX 842V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFX 842V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFX 842V registered?

GFX 842V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is GFX 842V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 842V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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