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B929 WAR

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB929 WAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,722 miles

Front Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,722 miles

Front Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,931 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,927 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front subframe front mounts detached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excess movement (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,223 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing not within any prescribed area

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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B929 WAR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B929 WAR, 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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B929 WAR is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 24 August 1984.

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