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B65 BFJ

1984 Austin Mini 25

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB65 BFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 36,438 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 36,438 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B65 BFJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B65 BFJ, 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 B65 BFJ registered?

B65 BFJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B65 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B65 BFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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