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GVB 498D

1966 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini42,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 498D
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,379cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 30,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 30,126 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,706 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,638 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,824 miles

n/s front floor showing advanced corosion

Pass 3 Aug 2005 15,393 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 15,393 miles

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.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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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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