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B712 MAD

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,783 mi
Last recorded79,783 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 MAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower valence corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,539 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower valence corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,489 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users subframe mountings (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,936 miles

bad oil leak at engine bay

both front suspention bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2015 49,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad oil leak at engine bay

both front suspention bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,126 miles

underside etc heavly under sealed making inspection slightly hard,some/slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,737 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,438 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,359 miles

slight corrosion offside sill

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,897 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion offside front sill

Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,237 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,237 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,813 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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B712 MAD is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B712 MAD, 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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B712 MAD is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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