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GMY 725V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMY 725V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,909 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,293 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,149 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,519 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,703 miles

play in n/s/f hub

play in o/s of rack

Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s/f hub

play in o/s of rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,486 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,117 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bush

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play oin n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,406 miles

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

indicator flash rate jusst passed

play in n/s radius arm bush

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s t.r.e

Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,406 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator flash rate jusst passed

play in n/s radius arm bush

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s t.r.e

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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GMY 725V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMY 725V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMY 725V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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