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B157 LNU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 LNU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,605 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,384 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,602 miles

Several patches to underside

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,595 miles

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.

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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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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B157 LNU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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