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GJT 153V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJT 153V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 73,260 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 73,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,036 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,984 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,984 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,569 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 66,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 66,021 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 65,096 miles

hazzard switch intermittant working at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,762 miles

body kit fitted to car,o/s/f tyre low tread,various rust under car, rack boots perrishing, slight play in front suspension joints,front valance rusty.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,389 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general under body corrosion + extensive welded repairs

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT

general under body corrosion + extensive welded repairs

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,342 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 56,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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GJT 153V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJT 153V, 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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GJT 153V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 22 January 1980.

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