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B299 SWX

1984 Austin Mini 25

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,250 mi
Last recorded62,250 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 SWX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 62,226 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 62,174 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 61,977 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,386 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,106 miles

Slight play offside bottom ball joint ?

Underside of vehicle requires undersealing ? To protect floor ?

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,598 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2014

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 ?

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 32,674 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,802 miles

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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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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B299 SWX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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