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B561 ACV

1984 Austin Mini 25

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 ACV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 76,902 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on floor slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubs tie bar occasionally (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,347 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,966 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 74,950 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 73,291 miles

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Many welded repair patches to vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,071 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipe front to rear undersealed

none standard rear lights fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,013 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipe front to rear undersealed

none standard rear lights fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 28 Jan 2012 54,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,335 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 47,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,676 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f aqnd o/s/r wheel bearings

surface rust on rear subframe

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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B561 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B561 ACV, 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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B561 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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