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B285 KEC

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,911 mi
Last recorded69,911 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 KEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 69,911 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,834 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Main battery live (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Lock washer missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension cone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front shock absorber fitted upside down

Offfside front seat runner worn, slight movement.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside front shock absorber fitted upside down

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 23 Apr 2021 68,834 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Lock washer missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension cone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front shock absorber fitted upside down

Offfside front seat runner worn, slight movement.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside front shock absorber fitted upside down

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,736 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery live (4.11 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

hazard lights not working

Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery live (4.11 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

hazard lights not working

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,633 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 65,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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B285 KEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B285 KEC, 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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B285 KEC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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