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B510 KMV

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,339 mi
Last recorded87,339 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 KMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,763 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 86,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,177 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small exhaust leak front pipe to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,725 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,795 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 82,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,982 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,979 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement in drum (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing in boot (6.3.1a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper has restricted free movement both foul tie bars (3.5.1k)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 79,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,987 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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B510 KMV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B510 KMV, 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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B510 KMV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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