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B398 MAY

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB398 MAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 84,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,409 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,409 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 83,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 74,506 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 74,506 miles

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

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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B398 MAY 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 77.8%.

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 B398 MAY, 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 B398 MAY registered?

B398 MAY is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 15 November 1984.

Is B398 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B398 MAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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