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B779 YGO

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,798 mi
Last recorded41,798 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 YGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top engine mount slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2022 41,798 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top engine mount slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2014 41,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,162 miles

engine stay bar bushes worn

water pump/alternator noisy

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 41,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine stay bar bushes worn

water pump/alternator noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect front pads worn low advise further investigation

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect front pads worn low advise further investigation

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,144 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front suspension height lower than nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,285 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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B779 YGO is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B779 YGO, 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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B779 YGO is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B779 YGO safe to buy?

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