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B978 YFL

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,633 mi
Last recorded41,633 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB978 YFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,933 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,532 miles

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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B978 YFL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B978 YFL, 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 B978 YFL registered?

B978 YFL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B978 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B978 YFL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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