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B46 EAB

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB46 EAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 70,518 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,893 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2013 69,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,800 miles

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

o.s.r valance rotton

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,930 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,927 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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B46 EAB is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B46 EAB, 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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B46 EAB is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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