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GUF 738V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,763 mi
Last recorded20,763 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 738V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2005 20,763 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 20,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GUF 738V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUF 738V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUF 738V registered?

GUF 738V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 20 March 1980.

Is GUF 738V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUF 738V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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