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GKP 786V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 786V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 67,040 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,503 miles

front subframe mounts slighty worn

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 5 Jun 2006 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in front sub frame mounts

slight play in offside rear radius arm bush

slight travel in foot brake

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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GKP 786V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKP 786V, 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 46 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 GKP 786V registered?

GKP 786V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 4 January 1980.

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