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B901 AKG

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 AKG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,529 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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B901 AKG 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 57.1%.

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 B901 AKG, 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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B901 AKG is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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