MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
no outer door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted or soft top fitted and so able to open doors using inner handles.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
no outer door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted or soft top fitted and so able to open doors using inner handles.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
no exterior door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted either, access to vehicle by leaning over door.
several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
wiper motor slightly weak in operation, efficient at test.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
no exterior door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted either, access to vehicle by leaning over door.
several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
wiper motor slightly weak in operation, efficient at test.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.
All advisories as per earlier test on July 31st 2007.
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front doors cannot be opened from outside. Sidelamps in front spoiler brighter than others. Bodykit fitted. Front brake hoses braided metal. No oil pressure warning light. Front exhaust bracket facing downwards.
Oil leak
Battery front to rear cable VERY close to exhaust at front.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
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GMD 263J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMD 263J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GMD 263J registered?
GMD 263J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 July 1971.
Is GMD 263J safe to buy?
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