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B312 WAR

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,233 mi
Last recorded54,233 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB312 WAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,233 miles

Both rear tyres BADLY cracked and perished.

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished.

O/S/F tyre worn low, cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,238 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion evident underside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,767 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,958 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust bracket part broken

Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,344 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

clutch flexi hose under bonnet chaffed thin

rear exhaust mount weak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2005 32,902 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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B312 WAR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B312 WAR, 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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B312 WAR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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