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B214 YGF

1984 Austin Mini 25

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,256 mi
Last recorded2,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 YGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,256 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Mar 2017 2,256 miles

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,064 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front tyre wider than the body

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate on inner wall

Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front tyre wider than the body

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate on inner wall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 4,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2006 60,383 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B214 YGF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B214 YGF, 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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B214 YGF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 17 August 1984.

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