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GKN 84V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 84V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,883 miles

Front shocker bushes craked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 82,877 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front shocker bushes cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,820 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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GKN 84V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 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 GKN 84V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKN 84V registered?

GKN 84V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 November 1979.

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The MOT history for GKN 84V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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