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GPA 786V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,722 mi
Last recorded40,722 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 786V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,722 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,057 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,644 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,999 miles

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

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

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

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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GPA 786V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 GPA 786V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPA 786V registered?

GPA 786V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is GPA 786V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPA 786V shows 9 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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