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B274 NRF

1984 Austin Mini 25

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB274 NRF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 90,012 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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B274 NRF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B274 NRF, 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 B274 NRF registered?

B274 NRF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 6 October 1984.

Is B274 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B274 NRF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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