MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight oil leak at engine area
N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play
Oil leak from engine
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
front subframe rear mounts in poor condition
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B379 VSL 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 86.7%.
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 B379 VSL, 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 B379 VSL registered?
B379 VSL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 24 August 1984.
Is B379 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B379 VSL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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