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Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 998 cc

646 ABLMOT history

646 ABL is a red petrol Austin Mini Mayfair Auto first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

646 ABL red Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,116 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
646 ABL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair Auto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

646 ABL was last recorded at 46,116 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,077 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,116 miles
  • 2023 – 45,961 miles
  • 2022 – 45,935 miles
  • 2017 – 45,199 miles
  • 2016 – 44,992 miles
  • 2015 – 44,630 miles
  • 2014 – 44,152 miles
  • 2013 – 43,451 miles
  • 2010 – 43,433 miles
  • 2009 – 43,417 miles
  • 2008 – 43,241 miles
  • 2007 – 42,984 miles
  • 2006 – 42,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,116 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower valance at offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,116 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    562583383627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,077 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,077 miles
    Test number
    467464418161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,066 miles (+105)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    131979892928
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe corroded but not excessive at lower valance
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,961 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    553246947674
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower valance at offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,946 miles (+11)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    772300687327
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower valance at offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,935 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    687113758125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,199 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    305728535484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,992 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    820061105243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,630 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,630 miles
    Test number
    777021003072
    • AdvisoryPassenger side and rear seat is missing.

  10. Pass44,152 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    328153424338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion under caR

  11. Fail44,152 miles (+701)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    457221524307
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion under caR

  12. Pass43,451 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    337014853341
    • NoteSlight corrosion under car

  13. Pass43,433 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    563808560139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,417 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    433530319175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail43,417 miles (+176)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    531770819168
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass43,241 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    560153148034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,228 miles (+244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,228 miles
    Test number
    541689238017
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass42,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    213108757051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,984 miles (+296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    172797257096
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass42,688 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    674726746050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,633 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    673702446058
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 646 ABL

What vehicle is registration 646 ABL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 646 ABL on a red petrol Austin Mini Mayfair Auto first used on 31 Dec 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 646 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 646 ABL is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 646 ABL?
The MOT on 646 ABL is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 646 ABL done?
646 ABL was recorded at 46,116 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 176 miles a year.
Has 646 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 646 ABL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 646 ABL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 646 ABL find?
646 ABL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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