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B39 GRM

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

3,700 mi
Last recorded3,700 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB39 GRM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 3,700 miles

Both front floor sections corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

steering operation stiff

Fail 21 Apr 2018 3,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front floor sections corroded but have been plated on inside of vehicle

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only driver seat fitted ()

Steering operation stiff

Pass 10 May 2017 3,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 3,633 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Stabiliser mounting bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 3,607 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 3,607 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 2,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 2,037 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,154 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,292 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres worn on edge!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper poor!

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

Offside window would not open!

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 87,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,238 miles

play in both top ball joints

Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

play in both top ball joints

Pass 1 Feb 2007 75,114 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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B39 GRM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B39 GRM, 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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B39 GRM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 17 August 1984.

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