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Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc

697 XTJMOT history

697 XTJ is a blue petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 11 Apr 1989. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 44,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

697 XTJ blue Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
44,658 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
697 XTJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Mini 1000 City E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
11 Apr 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

697 XTJ was last recorded at 44,658 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2022: 44,658 miles, lower than 65,687 miles on 7 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,658 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,658 miles
  • 2020 – 65,687 miles
  • 2019 – 65,578 miles
  • 2018 – 64,389 miles
  • 2016 – 64,358 miles
  • 2006 – 53,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    700290519519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,658 miles (-21,029)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    890877521207
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    855532032670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,687 miles (+109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    135023414397
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass65,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    674876432896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,578 miles (+1,189)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    896423316990
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass64,389 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    752700280162
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

  8. Pass64,358 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    738946858767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,354 miles (+11,059)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    364552319109
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure dashboard (1.9.2a)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure in boot and under bonnet (1.9.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass53,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,295 miles
    Test number
    802705876225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,295 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,295 miles
    Test number
    391382976200
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about 697 XTJ

What vehicle is registration 697 XTJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 697 XTJ on a blue petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 11 Apr 1989. 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 697 XTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 697 XTJ expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 697 XTJ?
The MOT on 697 XTJ expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 697 XTJ done?
697 XTJ was recorded at 44,658 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022.
Has 697 XTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 697 XTJ has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on 697 XTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 697 XTJ find?
697 XTJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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