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B409 OFX

1984 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

637 mi
Last recorded637 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 2553,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 OFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 18 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022
Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 78,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 53,636 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,909 miles

front pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear tyres perished

slight play both front upper ball joints

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry sound from suspension o/s front

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,675 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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B409 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B409 OFX, 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 B409 OFX registered?

B409 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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