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B260 EFT

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 EFT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,550 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 78,497 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated.

Engine rocker cover loose.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel cap rubber seal perished.

Gearchange mounting bobbin broken and gearchange loose onto floor.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Rear bumper loose.

Rear exhaust mounting hanger broken but system secure.

Rubber fuel pipe perished at rear and metal fuel pipe along floor corroded.

Slight engine misfire.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight front brake judder.

Slight play in steering rack at offside.

Suspect poor repairs have been carried out to front floors and front inner wheelhouses and covered in sealer and paint.

Various areas of corrosion in vehicle underside floorpans ,rear inner wheelhouses and rear floor and boot floor.

Pass 3 May 2016 77,854 miles

exhaust rear mount broken

gear selector mount broken

various panels corroded

Fail 2 May 2016 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint dust boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint dust boot (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear mount broken

gear selector mount broken

various panels corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,969 miles

brake lamp switch poorly adjusted

fuel pipes corroded

rear lamps poor colour

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

brake lamp switch poorly adjusted

fuel pipes corroded

rear lamps poor colour

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 75,721 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,238 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,238 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 71,296 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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B260 EFT is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B260 EFT, 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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B260 EFT is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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