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B450 BGJ

1984 Austin Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 BGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,999 miles

hand brake cables getting poor ( slight fraying )

Fail 23 Nov 2023 79,999 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant gauge shows overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where sill meets wheel arch, holed + covered in filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where sill meets wheel arch, small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres are very badly cracked on outside walls but cannot see cords

Pass 30 Nov 2022

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 80,972 miles

offside No plate light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,999 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,720 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,841 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,555 miles

Blue tinge to both front position lights

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

Offside Front main beam dazzles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Blue tinge to both front position lights

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

Offside Front main beam dazzles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,809 miles

Front Both sidelights dim

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,809 miles

Front Both sidelights dim

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired Both Insecure (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,836 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 76,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2005 74,418 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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B450 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 B450 BGJ, 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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B450 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 November 1984.

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