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GVH 214W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,014 mi
Last recorded31,014 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVH 214W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,951 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 30,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,925 miles

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

all ball joint rubbers starting to deteriorate

permissible wear in steering

Fail 12 Aug 2015 30,924 miles

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

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

all ball joint rubbers starting to deteriorate

permissible wear in steering

Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,653 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,619 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,610 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,353 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 21,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,852 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,838 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,729 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,279 miles

rear brake increase/decrease rate close to limit, slightly low on nearside

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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GVH 214W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVH 214W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVH 214W registered?

GVH 214W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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