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B184 ETN

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,554 mi
Last recorded32,554 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB184 ETN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,885 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,296 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,709 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 30,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,332 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,935 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,201 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,198 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,152 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 13,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,035 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 10,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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B184 ETN is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B184 ETN, 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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B184 ETN is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B184 ETN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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