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B31 TRN

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,720 mi
Last recorded10,720 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 TRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,552 miles

welded repair covered in under seal

Fail 4 Mar 2014 10,548 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,044 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 10,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 10,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 10,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B31 TRN is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B31 TRN, 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 B31 TRN registered?

B31 TRN is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B31 TRN safe to buy?

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