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B379 VSL

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,102 mi
Last recorded9,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 VSL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 9,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 8,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 8,844 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 8,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,629 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 8,629 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak at engine area

Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,556 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,499 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 8,496 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 8,421 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,083 miles

front subframe rear mounts in poor condition

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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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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B379 VSL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is B379 VSL safe to buy?

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