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B424 ORU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB424 ORU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 95,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,274 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected rack (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,183 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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B424 ORU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B424 ORU, 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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B424 ORU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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