MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,842 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in lower steering column bush
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
low effort to nearside rear foot and handbrake
play in lower steering column bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
drivers seat anchor bolt is bent slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering locking device insecure on steering column (2.2.C.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
drivers seat anchor bolt is bent slightly
fuel cap seal is of a temporary type
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
drivers seat mounting clamp broken
nsf spot lamp inop
wiring hanging down near osf wheel
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear view mirror cracked
slight play in seat rails nearside and offside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
rear view mirror cracked
slight play in seat rails nearside and offside
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear view mirror cracked not affecting view
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
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B840 JMV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Green with a 1,275cc 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 B840 JMV, 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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B840 JMV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.
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