MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front offside front floor corroded
slight blow at front exhaust
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
rear fog light not working
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
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
oil leaks from engine/gearbox
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
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?
Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GKE 159V registered?
GKE 159V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 12 September 1979.
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