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GPF 344V

1980 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 344V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 89,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 88,668 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 88,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

bigger wheels fitted to car

both inner wheel arches covered in undersill

fuel pipes and brake pipes covered in undersill

near side front slight rubbing on arch

near side rear outer sill has been welded from in side

no carpets fitted

no seat or seat belts fitted to near side front or both rear

slight play near side rear radious arm

underbody covered in undersill

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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GPF 344V is a 1980 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPF 344V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPF 344V registered?

GPF 344V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GPF 344V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 344V shows 3 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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