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B566 GNU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,202 mi
Last recorded6,202 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 GNU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 6,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2011 50,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no seatbelts fitted to rear

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,276 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no seatbelts fitted to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,217 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly binding

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight corrosion to nearside floor section

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,394 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front sub-frame rear mounts becoming worn

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,167 miles

alternator lower mounting bracket bolt insecure

both outer sills covered in undersill, offside front sill holed and covered by tape.

front torsion bar bushes worn (x2)

nearside rear seat backrest loose

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Feb 2008 36,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

alternator lower mounting bracket bolt insecure

both outer sills covered in undersill, offside front sill holed and covered by tape.

front torsion bar front bushes worn (x2)

nearside rear seat backrest loose

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,855 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,839 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 30,607 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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B566 GNU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B566 GNU, 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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B566 GNU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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