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B143 NUE

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 NUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,565 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow from front exhaust join

Fail 5 Aug 2017 94,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow from front exhaust join

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,505 miles

battery holder area corroded

slight blow from front exhaust join

Fail 7 Feb 2015 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery holder area corroded

slight blow from front exhaust join

Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,405 miles

front exhaust join blowing

Fail 28 Dec 2013 94,405 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust join blowing

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,085 miles

slight roughness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2013 94,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight roughness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,981 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 87,932 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B143 NUE is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B143 NUE, 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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B143 NUE is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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