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B878 EWP

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 EWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front tie rod rear fixing bolts poor fitment

drivers seat unable to latch down

emissions poor in need of attention

Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,671 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tie rod rear fixing bolts poor fitment

drivers seat unable to latch down

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,234 miles

sub frame front battery cable insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

sub frame front battery cable insecure

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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B878 EWP is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B878 EWP, 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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B878 EWP is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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