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B336 MLA

1984 Austin Mini 25

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB336 MLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 61,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near window (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,292 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 60,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 58,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 58,525 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel under rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 56,496 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 56,489 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,792 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,087 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 51,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 48,910 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner cv boots insecure to their housing

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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B336 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B336 MLA, 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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B336 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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