MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s front floor showing advanced corosion
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
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GVB 498D is a 1966 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1966 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,836 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVB 498D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 60 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GVB 498D registered?
GVB 498D is a 1966 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 September 1966.
Is GVB 498D safe to buy?
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