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B308 MYJ

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 MYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 96,156 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,267 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 93,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear tyre are very badly cracked on sidewall †n/s front and n/s rear tyres very badly cracked on sidewall † †

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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B308 MYJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B308 MYJ, 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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B308 MYJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 10 October 1984.

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