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Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White · Petrol · 1984 · 998 cc

A8 YFCMOT history

A8 YFC is a white petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 63,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
63,749 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini 1000 City E Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YFC was last recorded at 63,749 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,661 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,749 miles
  • 2023 – 63,661 miles
  • 2013 – 52,769 miles
  • 2011 – 52,725 miles
  • 2008 – 52,498 miles
  • 2007 – 51,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,749 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,749 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,749 miles
    Test number
    293747508371
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,661 miles (+10,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    163178160184
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear. outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,769 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    699201383250
    • NoteBattery box rusting.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious front suspension bushes cracking and showing signs of age.

  4. Fail52,769 miles (+44)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    327271983453
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBattery box rusting.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious front suspension bushes cracking and showing signs of age.

  5. Pass52,725 miles (+35)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    647865091121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery tray corroded
    • NoteBoth front floor pans distorted
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail52,690 miles (+192)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    259117981401
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery tray corroded
    • NoteBoth front floor pans distorted
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass52,498 miles (+12)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    161149248451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery box rusting.

  8. Fail52,486 miles (+888)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    101888238036
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery box rusting.

  9. Pass51,598 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    664862857024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBattery tray corroding.

Questions about A8 YFC

Does A8 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A8 YFC expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A8 YFC?
The MOT on A8 YFC expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A8 YFC done?
A8 YFC was recorded at 63,749 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 690 miles a year.
Has A8 YFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YFC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on A8 YFC 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 A8 YFC find?
A8 YFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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