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GPB 989J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,952 mi
Last recorded21,952 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 989J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 21,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2015 5,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front floor corroded and vehicle thickly undersealed

offside rear wing corroding

Fail 15 May 2015 5,610 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front floor corroded and vehicle thickly undersealed

offside rear wing corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 5,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 5,516 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,180 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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GPB 989J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPB 989J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPB 989J registered?

GPB 989J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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The MOT history for GPB 989J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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