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GSP 288W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,437 mi
Last recorded60,437 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSP 288W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 60,437 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 60,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,416 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 60,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 60,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,241 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 60,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,746 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,649 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2015 59,647 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,441 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,231 miles

fuel pipe leading from front to rear hanging loose at the front

Pass 21 May 2009 59,153 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,152 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise unable to check sills and floor for corrosion properly due to thick coating of sealer

Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,840 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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GSP 288W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSP 288W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GSP 288W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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