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GJM 748W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 748W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 90,914 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected contral floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 77,654 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 73,232 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under body covered with underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2010 688,460 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,398 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 585,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 42,047 miles

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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GJM 748W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJM 748W, 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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GJM 748W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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