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B602 ACV

1984 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,608 mi
Last recorded65,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB602 ACV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,454 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 65,454 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,460 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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B602 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B602 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B602 ACV registered?

B602 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 August 1984.

Is B602 ACV safe to buy?

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