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B154 BFE

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,755 mi
Last recorded25,755 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB154 BFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 25,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,678 miles

Front suspension sphere reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,527 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

parking brake cable fouling on exhaust system

Fail 29 Jan 2021 25,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

parking brake cable fouling on exhaust system

Pass 24 Jan 2020 24,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,389 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 21,382 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking by sub frame to fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure nearside and offside mounts excessive play (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 20,052 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight imbalence rear brakes

slight play in both the front wheels

surface corrosion in engine bay, NO holes at present

Fail 19 Jan 2015 19,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight imbalence rear brakes

slight play in both the front wheels

surface corrosion in engine bay, NO holes at present

Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,342 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 18,342 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,336 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,295 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,264 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,264 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,152 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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B154 BFE is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B154 BFE, 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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B154 BFE is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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