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B296 GRC

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 GRC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,939 miles

Front windscreen scratched boarder line pass

Rear number plate faded boarder line pass

some corrosion to floor and subframe

Fail 5 Jun 2007 73,920 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

c v boots perrished boarder line pass

floor and subframs corroding some boarder line pass

rear number plate fading

screen scratched boarder line pass

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,718 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 72,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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B296 GRC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B296 GRC, 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 B296 GRC registered?

B296 GRC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B296 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 GRC shows 4 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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