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B318 NKV

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,749 mi
Last recorded27,749 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB318 NKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,749 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 27,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 27,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,620 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 26,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front no plate cracked

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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B318 NKV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B318 NKV, 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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B318 NKV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 25 September 1984.

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