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B286 KEC

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 KEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 77,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,519 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 74,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Due to the extent of wrighting with regards advisory defects, its felt better from a time point of view to use the VT40

The service brakes rear may require service,efficiency only just met

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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B286 KEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B286 KEC, 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 B286 KEC registered?

B286 KEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B286 KEC safe to buy?

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