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GPK 154V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 154V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers deteriating

Fail 13 Feb 2019 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected height adjustment loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected height adjustment loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected height adjustment loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,739 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Upper Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,803 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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GPK 154V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 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 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPK 154V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GPK 154V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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