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B451 OHC

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,823 mi
Last recorded60,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 OHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 60,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 60,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,141 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,000 miles

areas of upper body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,999 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,999 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,999 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT PADS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS

Fail 21 Aug 2009 39,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT PADS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,000 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,999 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 39,999 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEAR SIDE REAR TRYE DISTORTED,MAYBE EARLY SIGN OF FAILURE OF TYRE STRUCTURE.

OFF SIDE RACK BOOT PERISHED.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,999 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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B451 OHC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B451 OHC, 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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B451 OHC is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B451 OHC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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