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GNJ 806V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,845 mi
Last recorded18,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 806V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 18,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 14,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 14,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,945 miles

All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side mirror missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Fog lamp fitted but not working, registerd before april 1980

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side mirror missing

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

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

O/S/F wing damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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GNJ 806V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNJ 806V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNJ 806V registered?

GNJ 806V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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