MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Several patches to underside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery cable to underside of car hanging low
Several patches to underside
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B157 LNU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B157 LNU, 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 B157 LNU registered?
B157 LNU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 12 September 1984.
Is B157 LNU safe to buy?
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