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B560 SWU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,694 mi
Last recorded53,694 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 SWU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 53,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,685 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f lower ball has slight play

n/s/r inner wheel arch slighty corroded

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 10 May 2016 53,685 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f lower ball has slight play

n/s/r inner wheel arch slighty corroded

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 53,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B560 SWU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B560 SWU, 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 B560 SWU registered?

B560 SWU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B560 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B560 SWU shows 6 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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