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B746 CGH

1985 Austin Mini 25

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,597 mi
Last recorded18,597 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB746 CGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 18,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 18,596 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 18,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 18,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 14,035 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 4,468 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 95,389 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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B746 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini 25 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,424 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 B746 CGH, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B746 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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