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GVJ 631X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,603 mi
Last recorded61,603 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVJ 631X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,603 miles

Coolant leak heater valve ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 61,603 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak heater valve ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,530 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 61,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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GVJ 631X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 48,860 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 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVJ 631X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVJ 631X registered?

GVJ 631X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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