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B389 ACA

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,738 mi
Last recorded21,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 ACA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 16 May 2014 20,258 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 18,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 17,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 16,459 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 May 2010 15,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has craks in side wall

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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B389 ACA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B389 ACA, 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 B389 ACA registered?

B389 ACA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B389 ACA safe to buy?

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