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B25 VAS

1985 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,197 mi
Last recorded88,197 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 VAS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2005 88,197 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 88,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B25 VAS is a 1985 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B25 VAS, 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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What year was B25 VAS registered?

B25 VAS is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B25 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 VAS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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