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GRU 703V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 703V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,994 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,733 miles

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play o/s/r radius arm bearings

Wipers slow faster with higher RPM

Pass 26 May 2016 58,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,571 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,428 miles

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

coolant leak from heater tap

very slight play in nearside steering rack spindle

Fail 9 Oct 2008 56,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,354 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 56,323 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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GRU 703V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRU 703V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRU 703V registered?

GRU 703V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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