MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Front inner wing modified o/s & n/s advise stronger securing bolts to strenghteningsupport
Wear in rack rack shaft not considered excessive
battery security in boot
no rear seat belts fitted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
battery security in boot
no rear seat belts fitted
Front inner wing modified o/s & n/s advise stronger securing bolts to strenghteningsupport
Wear in rack rack shaft not considered excessive
Battery insecure
wiper speed slow ///// live battery cable close to exhaust front pipe
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
wiper speed slow ///// live battery cable close to exhaust front pipe
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A988 UYU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,986 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 Mini 25 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A988 UYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A988 UYU registered?
A988 UYU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 13 July 1984.
Is A988 UYU safe to buy?
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