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B353 RBA

1984 Austin Mini 25

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,100 mi
Last recorded9,100 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 RBA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,100 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 9,071 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides front floor corroded

rear brake efficiencies uneven - suspect rear shoes worn

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B353 RBA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B353 RBA, 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 B353 RBA registered?

B353 RBA is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 2 August 1984.

Is B353 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B353 RBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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