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B227 NNX

1984 Austin Mini 25

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 NNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,891 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 64,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play jiont some movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

acc damage beening repaired to passenger rear wing panel

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,269 miles

a lot of filler in acc damage to passenger rear wing panel

Fail 14 Apr 2022 64,261 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working wipers only work with headlamps on (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of body sill filled with filler (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

a lot of filler in acc damage to passenger rear wing panel

Pass 7 May 2021 63,814 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,805 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive hydrocarbon content too excessive too read (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 63,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance enclosing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel by suframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front subframe teardrop mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded and breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,067 miles

N/S handbrake cable corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Slight play on O/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,068 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,068 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

engine lower stablizer bar broke.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,824 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,824 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,917 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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B227 NNX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B227 NNX, 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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B227 NNX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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