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B381 SKR

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 SKR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017

small oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

small oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,010 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near-side drive shaft inner gaiter adrift

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,010 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B381 SKR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B381 SKR, 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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B381 SKR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 13 August 1984.

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