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B439 KDL

1984 Austin Mini 25

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB439 KDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 75,391 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs, slight surface corrosion

exhaust system hanging low

minor oil leak

offside front tyre, outer sidewall cut,, recommend replace

Pass 3 May 2011 73,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,801 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal stiff in operation

no bumpers or interior mirror fitted

offside front floor cracked underneath, suspect repair carried out from inside vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise foot and handbrake travel

clutch pedal stiff in operation

no bumpers or interior mirror fitted

offside front floor cracked underneath, suspect repair carried out from inside vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advance handbrake travel

body filler used offside and nearside front floors, and inner and outer sill panels, unable to check for corrosion or conditionm of welding repair

bumpers not fitted

centre exhaust mounting perished to an advance state

creaking noise from steering rack in operation

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2007 71,600 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advance handbrake travel

body filler used offside and nearside front floors, and inner and outer sill panels, unable to check for corrosion or conditionm of welding repair

bumpers not fitted

centre exhaust mounting perished to an advance state

creaking noise from steering rack in operation

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

number plates black and sliver,but meet mot requirements

offside front floor and outer sill fillerd unable to check for corrosion

steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of indicator/wiper switch

advise condition of metal plates and welding of nearside front sill panel, not within 30cm of load bearing point

body filler used in offside front and centre floor panels and offside front sill panel. unable to check panel condition

co mixture weak, hc readings high at idle

movement in top engine stay bar bushes

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

no bumpers fitted front or rear of vehicle

slight exhaust leak, manifold area

slight play in steering rack

varios metal plates welded in rear subframe

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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B439 KDL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B439 KDL, 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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B439 KDL is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 22 October 1984.

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