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GNR 300V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 300V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 75,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,680 miles

Nearside & Offside front wheel rims damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,680 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Offside Front Upper arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside front wheel rims damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,240 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,208 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,264 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,264 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front flexi hoses rubbing anti roll bar

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,309 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,309 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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GNR 300V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNR 300V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNR 300V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 21 September 1979.

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