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GNR 311V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 311V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 55,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy underseal on under body

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 55,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,567 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,221 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 54,205 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear corner boot floors both rear valence both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,565 miles

heavy underseal

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,377 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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GNR 311V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNR 311V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNR 311V registered?

GNR 311V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is GNR 311V safe to buy?

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