MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pedal action spongy
outer wall of o/s/f tyre cracked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
brake pedal action spongy
outer wall of o/s/f tyre cracked
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in the steering rack.
o/s/r sill weak.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?
Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B290 PEL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 B290 PEL, 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 B290 PEL registered?
B290 PEL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 23 August 1984.
Is B290 PEL safe to buy?
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