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B142 LEC

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 LEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,751 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 210
Steering rack gaiter split 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 162
fog lamp not working 154
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B142 LEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B142 LEC, 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 B142 LEC registered?

B142 LEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B142 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B142 LEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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