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GMO 423W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,352 mi
Last recorded41,352 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMO 423W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,352 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

complete underbody sealed & oiled

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,462 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 May 2008 74,090 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2008 74,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 71,995 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 71,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 599
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 371
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 349
brake recording little or no effort 313
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GMO 423W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMO 423W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMO 423W registered?

GMO 423W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 5 May 1981.

Is GMO 423W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMO 423W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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