MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight oil leak
Slight oil leak
Oil leak
Slight play offside bottom ball joint ?
Underside of vehicle requires undersealing ? To protect floor ?
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both front cv joints leaking grease ?
excessive suspension movement when vehicle is jacked up ?
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B299 SWX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B299 SWX, 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 B299 SWX registered?
B299 SWX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 2 August 1984.
Is B299 SWX safe to buy?
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