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Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 998 cc

B480 THDMOT history

B480 THD is a blue petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 25 Aug 1984. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
48,560 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B480 THD
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
1984
First used
25 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B480 THD was last recorded at 48,560 miles on 12 May 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,510 miles · 22 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,560 miles
  • 2017 – 48,510 miles
  • 2016 – 48,455 miles
  • 2015 – 48,058 miles
  • 2013 – 47,058 miles
  • 2012 – 42,865 miles
  • 2010 – 42,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,560 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    260282501099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    650817085530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,510 miles (+55)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    139580108090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  4. Pass48,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    246620471075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,445 miles (+387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    818911648123
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  6. Pass48,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    875636635092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,058 miles (+1,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    267966035084
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
  8. Pass47,058 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    979309973149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,865 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    345029672192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    120164400246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    221181060166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wing corroded

Questions about B480 THD

Does B480 THD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B480 THD is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B480 THD?
The MOT on B480 THD is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B480 THD done?
B480 THD was recorded at 48,560 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 361 miles a year.
Has B480 THD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B480 THD has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on B480 THD 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 B480 THD find?
B480 THD passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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