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B517 TUG

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,746 mi
Last recorded89,746 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 TUG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 93,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 90,369 miles

front floors corroding

play nearside radius arm

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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B517 TUG is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B517 TUG, 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 B517 TUG registered?

B517 TUG is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B517 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B517 TUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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