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B611 MLA

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,233 mi
Last recorded98,233 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB611 MLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 98,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension is siezed

Pass 16 May 2015 98,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside outer sill is corroded (centre)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,395 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door-step is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,051 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,713 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front suspension is on bump-stop

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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B611 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B611 MLA, 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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B611 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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