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GTO 226N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,800 mi
Last recorded47,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTO 226N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 47,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 47,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 46,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,761 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And slight noise when rotated! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,142 miles

fuel pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2012 45,142 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,375 miles

small hole in offside inner sill

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,079 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear vallance very corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,079 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear vallance very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,872 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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GTO 226N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 47,936 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 GTO 226N, 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 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GTO 226N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 March 1975.

Is GTO 226N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTO 226N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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