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B123 PVF

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,993 mi
Last recorded42,993 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 PVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,261 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,606 miles

early corrosion n/s step sill

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,951 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,778 miles

front shock absorber bushes creaking

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion (rear subframe )

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush creaking (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush creaking (2.7.4)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,955 miles

front shock absorbers noisy

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front shock absorbers noisy

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,178 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B123 PVF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B123 PVF, 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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B123 PVF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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