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A11 HHS

1984 Austin Mini 25

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,213 mi
Last recorded62,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HHS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,213 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 62,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 61,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,806 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at jacking points , just out with prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill at radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,800 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at jacking points , just out with prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill at radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,672 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 61,623 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,020 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,927 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,381 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,381 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,356 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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A11 HHS is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A11 HHS, 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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A11 HHS is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 15 October 1984.

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