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B346 KGU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,690 mi
Last recorded57,690 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB346 KGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,677 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 57,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,445 miles

nearside top suspension arm has slight play

offside front ball joint has slight play

offside front seal slightly corroded

rear swing arms have slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,602 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B346 KGU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B346 KGU, 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 B346 KGU registered?

B346 KGU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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