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AUSTIN

MINI 1000 CITY E · Red

A682 HLN
AUSTIN A682 HLN
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Aug 2024
First reg1 Nov 1983
Mileage20,323 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

42 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2026.

FAILED · 11 Nov 2025
Test date11 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number130669467769
Mileage20,323 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorDirection indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousSteering wheel rim likely to become detached centre nut loose (2.2.1 (c) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion to rear subframe and front o/s floor
PASSED · 8 Aug 2023
Test date8 Aug 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number765878120622
Mileage18,716 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Aug 2023
Test date7 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number782529882412
Mileage18,716 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number395055465765
Mileage17,715 mi
FAILED · 11 Jul 2022
Test date11 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number796189584698
Mileage17,698 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Jul 2020
Test date31 Jul 2020
Expiry30 Jul 2021
Test number128077560970
Mileage16,183 mi
MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2019
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number126204398573
Mileage15,108 mi
MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynumber plate on front bonnet incorrect colour
Advisoryslight oil leak from engine
FAILED · 4 Jul 2019
Test date4 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number297577252349
Mileage15,108 mi
MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Advisorynumber plate on front bonnet incorrect colour
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Advisoryslight oil leak from engine
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2018
Test date30 Jul 2018
Expiry29 Jul 2019
Test number238576899601
Mileage14,944 mi
MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
FAILED · 24 Jul 2018
Test date24 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number989555253476
Mileage14,944 mi
MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2016
Test date30 Apr 2016
Expiry29 Apr 2017
Test number379515863005
Mileage13,337 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2016
Test date29 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number568794448346
Mileage13,335 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2015
Test date27 Apr 2015
Expiry28 Apr 2016
Test number927907515106
Mileage10,283 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 25 Apr 2015
Test date25 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number176685515192
Mileage10,280 mi
FailRear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
FailOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Apr 2014
Test date29 Apr 2014
Expiry28 Apr 2015
Test number669579614126
Mileage6,829 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2014
Test date28 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number375948514167
Mileage68,269 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2013
Test date23 Apr 2013
Expiry22 Apr 2014
Test number976843913110
Mileage6,626 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
User Enteredoffside and nearside rear inner back panel corroding
DangerousOil leak
PASSED · 5 Apr 2012
Test date5 Apr 2012
Expiry4 Apr 2013
Test number728036592028
Mileage6,411 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 5 Apr 2012
Test date5 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number396516792035
Mileage6,411 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 May 2009
Test date7 May 2009
Expiry6 May 2010
Test number521877229199
Mileage6,220 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2009
Test date2 May 2009
Expiry
Test number813212929119
Mileage6,220 mi
FailFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
FailExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2006
Test date21 Apr 2006
Expiry20 Apr 2007
Test number241161016468
Mileage4,607 mi