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B40 REW

1984 Austin Mini 25

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,886 mi
Last recorded25,886 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 REW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,886 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill and offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,763 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 25,760 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 25,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,436 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 10,431 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 6,423 miles

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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B40 REW is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B40 REW, 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 B40 REW registered?

B40 REW is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B40 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 REW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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