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B579 ODH

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB579 ODH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 86,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 85,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,835 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,454 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,233 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,975 miles

front susspension ball joints top and bottom have slight play/ movement

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,016 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,369 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,375 miles

front number plate cracked

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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B579 ODH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B579 ODH, 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 B579 ODH registered?

B579 ODH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 25 September 1984.

Is B579 ODH safe to buy?

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