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GCN 279W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCN 279W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,662 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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GCN 279W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCN 279W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCN 279W registered?

GCN 279W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is GCN 279W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCN 279W shows 13 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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