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GGT 697X

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,019 mi
Last recorded53,019 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGT 697X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,015 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2009 95,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 93,933 miles

offside front flexable brake hose starting to rub on roll bar

offside front floor pan area has been welded from inside car,leaving what looks like corrosion from underneath

offside rear suspension area in boot starting to corrode

osside front shaft gaiter starting to perish

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

welding repair for mot has been repaired from inside car

Fail 2 May 2006 93,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front flexable brake hose starting to rub through on roll bar

offside front floor area has been welded from inside car,leaving what looks like corrosion from underneath

offside front shaft gaiter starting to perish

offside rear suspension mount area in boot starting to corrode

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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GGT 697X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGT 697X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGT 697X registered?

GGT 697X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 July 1982.

Is GGT 697X safe to buy?

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