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B980 CNH

1984 Austin Mini 25

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,013 mi
Last recorded23,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 CNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 23,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 21,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 89,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

adv front track arm rubbers perished

adv heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle

adv movement in all subframe mountings

strong adv 20% imbalance on front brakes

very strong adv boot floor corroded and welded on inside

very strong adv floors of vehicle corroded and blistered

Pass 14 Apr 2006 89,810 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 89,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

adv very slight play in both top ball joints

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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B980 CNH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B980 CNH, 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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What year was B980 CNH registered?

B980 CNH is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B980 CNH safe to buy?

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