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B215 CHK

1985 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,875 mi
Last recorded46,875 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 CHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 46,875 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,112 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet support stay missing - both front doors corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,314 miles

o/s/f track rod slight play

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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B215 CHK is a 1985 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 1985 Austin Mini 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,424 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 B215 CHK, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B215 CHK is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B215 CHK safe to buy?

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