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GVW 97Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 97Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 74,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 74,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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GVW 97Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 56,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVW 97Y, 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 43 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 GVW 97Y registered?

GVW 97Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is GVW 97Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 97Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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