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B939 JPJ

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,021 mi
Last recorded45,021 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB939 JPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel WEAR IN RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 45,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel WEAR IN RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,551 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 42,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has a very slight blow from manifold/downpipe area

general corrosion to sills and inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has a very slight blow from manifold/downpipe area

general corrosion to sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 16 May 2012 42,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,101 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 42,022 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,874 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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B939 JPJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B939 JPJ, 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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B939 JPJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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