Austin Mini 1000 City E
Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 998 cc
B20 LJOMOT history
B20 LJO is a blue petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 43,176 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 LJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Mini 1000 City E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 31 Dec 1987
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 LJO was last recorded at 43,176 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Aug 2016: 36,705 miles, lower than 43,141 miles on 19 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 43,174 miles · 29 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 43,176 miles
- 2020 – 36,762 miles
- 2016 – 36,705 miles
- 2014 – 43,141 miles
- 2013 – 41,589 miles
- 2009 – 39,175 miles
- 2008 – 37,572 miles
- 2006 – 37,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,176 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily underealed to all componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,176 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 43,176 miles
- Test number
- 736883197235
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily underealed to all components
Fail43,174 miles (+6,412)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,174 miles
- Test number
- 988890102412
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside and nearside front floor (subframe mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily underealed to all components
Pass36,762 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 36,762 miles
- Test number
- 592747917397
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass36,705 miles (-6,436)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 36,705 miles
- Test number
- 996748907274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFull underside undersealed
Pass43,141 miles7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 43,141 miles
- Test number
- 786943524345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion various parts
- NoteVehicle undersealed (some items not visible)
Fail43,141 miles (+1,552)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,141 miles
- Test number
- 406349414315
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion various parts
- NoteVehicle undersealed (some items not visible)
Pass41,589 miles4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 41,589 miles
- Test number
- 709812623301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion various parts
- NotePlay n/s rack end
- NotePlay o/s rack end
- NoteUnderbody heavily undersealed (body areas and componets unable to inspect fully)
Fail41,589 miles (+2,414)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,589 miles
- Test number
- 427650223483
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion various parts
- NotePlay n/s rack end
- NotePlay o/s rack end
- NoteUnderbody heavily undersealed (body areas and componets unable to inspect fully)
Pass39,175 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 39,175 miles
- Test number
- 621841829054
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCorr front and rear floor,boot floor
- NoteCorr n/s/r wing panel
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteSlight play n/s/r radius arm bearings
- NoteSome movement front subframe mountings
Fail39,175 miles (+1,603)7 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,175 miles
- Test number
- 944793319069
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCorr front and rear floor,boot floor
- NoteCorr n/s/r wing panel
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteSlight play n/s/r radius arm bearings
- NoteSome movement front subframe mountings
Pass37,572 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 184600618437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,570 miles (+17)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,570 miles
- Test number
- 962543308099
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass37,553 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,553 miles
- Test number
- 230290616209
- NoteCoolant leaking
Questions about B20 LJO
- Does B20 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B20 LJO expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B20 LJO?
- The MOT on B20 LJO expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B20 LJO done?
- B20 LJO was recorded at 43,176 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 327 miles a year.
- Has B20 LJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 LJO has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on B20 LJO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B20 LJO find?
- B20 LJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear radius arms, and 1 more.
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