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B839 UCR

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

995 mi
Last recorded995 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB839 UCR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 995 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 995 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake hoses twisted

clutch hydraulic hose chafing on brake pipe

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside windscreen wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake hoses twisted

clutch hydraulic hose chafing on brake pipe

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside windscreen wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,202 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,197 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,181 miles

Clutch master cyclinder cap missing

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passanger door skin insure

Fail 16 Dec 2011 88,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front sill panels excessively corrded but not within the perscribed area

Clutch master cyclinder cap missing

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passanger door skin insure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

slight corrosion o/side rear subframe mount (front)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,267 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

slight corrosion o/side rear subframe mount (front)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting top of offside front wing and a post

front headlamp panel corroding

nearside and offside front suspension bump -stops missing

nearside front lower a panel close to sill starting to corrode

offside front wheel very close to fouling front wing on full lock

offside rear panel starting to corrode close to rear sub frame mounting

Fail 9 Dec 2009 73,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting top of offside front wing and a post

front headlamp panel corroding

nearside and offside front suspension bump -stops missing

nearside front lower a panel close to sill starting to corrode

offside front wheel very close to fouling front wing on full lock

offside rear panel starting to corrode close to rear sub frame mounting

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 67,207 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,047 miles

Oil leak

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)

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

front suspension close to bump stops

rust in n/s outer sill and front inner wheel arch

screen damage outside sweept area

Fail 23 Aug 2007 60,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f suspension close to bump stop

rust in n/s outer sill at front

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 57,337 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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B839 UCR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B839 UCR, 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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B839 UCR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 25 August 1984.

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