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GJO 291Y

1983 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

918 mi
Last recorded918 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJO 291Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 903 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 743 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 710 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 710 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 553 miles

after idling vehicle emits some smoke [probable engine wear]

Fail 6 Oct 2010 553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

after idling vehicle emits some smoke [probable engine wear]

Pass 13 Feb 2006 507 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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GJO 291Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJO 291Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJO 291Y registered?

GJO 291Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is GJO 291Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJO 291Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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