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B405 VAT

1984 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 VAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 89,144 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 88,805 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 88,804 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,663 miles

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,324 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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B405 VAT is a 1984 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B405 VAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B405 VAT registered?

B405 VAT is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B405 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B405 VAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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