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B638 UAT

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 UAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,927 miles

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,501 miles

extensive underside repairs

Fail 21 Apr 2018 89,460 miles

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

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

extensive underside repairs

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,023 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 890,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

front sub frame front mountings seperated

Pass 29 Jun 2014 88,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,011 miles

Advise engine mounts worn

Advise slight play in nearside front ball joint

Advise slight play in nearside rack

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,296 miles

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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B638 UAT is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B638 UAT, 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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B638 UAT is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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