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GKE 159V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 159V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,379 miles

Offside Front offside front floor corroded

slight blow at front exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,488 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear fog light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,201 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear fog light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,372 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,386 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,305 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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GKE 159V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKE 159V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKE 159V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 12 September 1979.

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