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B723 OJK

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 OJK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 89,468 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Both sides rear bolts to short and nuts incorrect (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under vehicle

Hazard warning lights not working

Nearside windscreen washers not working

Slight play in both front suspensions

Small hole in front of nearside outer sill

Windscreen damaged on nearside

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,383 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both,across rear sub frame,covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs.previous repairs poorly done.general corrosion to mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill and rear valance/boot floor area

n/s/f wiper blade smears slightly

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Fail 1 Oct 2021 89,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both,across rear sub frame,covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs.previous repairs poorly done.general corrosion to mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill and rear valance/boot floor area

n/s/f wiper blade smears slightly

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar corroded within 30cm of top seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working wipers stalling on screen (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,009 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 88,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in lower column joint

Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,801 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged tank to metal pipe n/s/r (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount as marked (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in lower column joint

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,658 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,521 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,395 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,007 miles

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,990 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,869 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,162 miles

offside sill corroded

rear rubber fuel hose deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,162 miles

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

offside sill corroded

rear rubber fuel hose deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,600 miles

o/s/f floor/bulkhead starting to rust

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,033 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 85,985 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,158 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever high

Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,086 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 79,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B723 OJK is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B723 OJK, 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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B723 OJK is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 10 November 1984.

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