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B586 JPM

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB586 JPM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 88,550 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 86,822 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Wipers dont park

Fail 23 May 2013 86,822 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Wipers dont park

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs corroded

small play in near side front arms

wipers not parking at bottom of screen.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,805 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive corrosion to front floor pan, A posts, inner and outer floor ,and sills. vehicle in a very advanced state of corrosionand could compromise passenger safety in a collision

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,641 miles

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

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

front a posts wings and front panals corroded

front of both bodysill corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,639 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front a posts wings and front panals corroded

front of both bodysill corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front of both outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front of both outer sills slightly corroded.

Near side front brake slightly binding.

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,765 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 67,763 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors damaged

interior mirror missing

oil leak

sports exhaust fitted

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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B586 JPM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B586 JPM, 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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B586 JPM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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