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B888 TVH

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,006 mi
Last recorded32,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 TVH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,006 miles

o/s/front pear drop subframe mount parting

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2013 28,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,724 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 22,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,296 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,292 miles

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

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

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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B888 TVH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B888 TVH, 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 B888 TVH registered?

B888 TVH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B888 TVH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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