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Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige · Petrol · 1986 · 998 cc

C8 VSMMOT history

C8 VSM is a beige petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

C8 VSM beige Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
42,455 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini 1000 City E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VSM was last recorded at 42,455 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,390 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,455 miles
  • 2022 – 42,390 miles
  • 2021 – 42,390 miles
  • 2020 – 41,780 miles
  • 2019 – 41,314 miles
  • 2018 – 40,252 miles
  • 2016 – 39,490 miles
  • 2014 – 39,109 miles
  • 2013 – 38,548 miles
  • 2012 – 38,069 miles
  • 2009 – 38,064 miles
  • 2007 – 33,018 miles
  • 2006 – 30,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,455 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    541198481913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,390 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    548142154721
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,390 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    611519226579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,780 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    172067824050
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise when spun
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Fail41,780 miles (+466)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    432204137101
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise when spun
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Pass41,314 miles (+1,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    642403341186
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,252 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    282812993095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass39,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    395496663548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail39,490 miles (+381)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    972790698032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass39,109 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    528960204118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,548 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    166088653090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNo rear seat belts fitted

  12. Fail38,548 miles (+479)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    685328953010
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass38,069 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    619196412010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,064 miles (+5,046)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    370749019402
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass33,018 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    294278857213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,989 miles
    Test number
    293640916149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VSM

Does C8 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 VSM expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 VSM?
The MOT on C8 VSM expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 VSM done?
C8 VSM was recorded at 42,455 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 658 miles a year.
Has C8 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VSM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 VSM 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 C8 VSM find?
C8 VSM passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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