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B283 XYU

1985 Austin Mini 25

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB283 XYU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 74,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 74,719 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 74,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,735 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,684 miles

engine has misfire and will not move when in gear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 73,684 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint leaking at both joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusted (1.8)

engine has misfire and will not move when in gear

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,680 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 73,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 73,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,396 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,394 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,424 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,408 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B283 XYU is a 1985 Austin Mini 25 in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B283 XYU, 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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B283 XYU is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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