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B739 YFM

1984 Austin Mini 25

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,861 mi
Last recorded15,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB739 YFM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 15,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 13,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 13,857 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 12,746 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 12,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,164 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 9,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot has come off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 6,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 4,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 2,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,240 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,415 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 8,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B739 YFM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B739 YFM, 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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B739 YFM is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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