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B346 MEF

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,399 mi
Last recorded49,399 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB346 MEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,399 miles

Rear Drum backing plates corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 49,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drum backing plates corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,011 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 49,005 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements should be white backround with black letters and numbers (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of sub-frame boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements should have a yellow backround with black letters and numbers (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,469 miles

tyres perished and starting to split

Fail 18 May 2021 48,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tyres perished and starting to split

Fail 12 Apr 2021 48,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not holding on main latch (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in boot repair not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s box section by rear valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s outer sills not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s outer sills not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from gear selector seal

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,459 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills corroded and welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,309 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

genral surface corrosion in all areas no holes when corrosion tool used

vehicle has been repaired difficult to see quality of repaires due to underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,309 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

genral surface corrosion in all areas no holes when corrosion tool used

Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,975 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,973 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,414 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 34,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 34,293 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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B346 MEF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B346 MEF, 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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B346 MEF is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 26 September 1984.

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