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B388 MPV

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 MPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inner joint play

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear T joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack inner joint play

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,774 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,774 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,733 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside front jacking point

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,659 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,631 miles

Nearside front subframe mounting slightly worn

Park brake effort only just passes requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,582 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside front subframe mount deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,540 miles

Nearside front subframe mounting slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,516 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,483 miles

slight play o/s/r radius arm

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 89,435 miles

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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B388 MPV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B388 MPV, 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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B388 MPV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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