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B787 YTU

1984 Austin Mini 25

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,249 mi
Last recorded11,249 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 YTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 11,249 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side reater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 11,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. backrest moves when pressure applied (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side reater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 11,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 11,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 10,822 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 10,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,510 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 10,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,497 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 10,497 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 9,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,870 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,389 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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B787 YTU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B787 YTU, 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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What year was B787 YTU registered?

B787 YTU is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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