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B425 MAP

1985 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB425 MAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,210 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 77,544 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,523 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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B425 MAP is a 1985 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,424 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 B425 MAP, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B425 MAP is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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