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Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 998 cc

E521 HRVMOT history

E521 HRV is a blue petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 9,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

E521 HRV blue Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
9,916 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E521 HRV
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
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E521 HRV was last recorded at 9,916 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,867 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,916 miles
  • 2025 – 9,867 miles
  • 2024 – 9,791 miles
  • 2023 – 9,545 miles
  • 2022 – 9,428 miles
  • 2021 – 9,298 miles
  • 2010 – 4,014 miles
  • 2009 – 45 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,916 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    9,916 miles
    Test number
    963792754486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass9,867 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    9,867 miles
    Test number
    150012184051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,791 miles (+246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    9,791 miles
    Test number
    839718928445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass9,545 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    9,545 miles
    Test number
    815168137541
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass9,428 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    9,428 miles
    Test number
    270885096214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,298 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    9,298 miles
    Test number
    587640435048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail9,297 miles (+5,283)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,297 miles
    Test number
    699848001724
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass4,014 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    4,014 miles
    Test number
    761586760110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45 miles
    Test number
    174289719110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E521 HRV

Does E521 HRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E521 HRV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on E521 HRV?
The MOT on E521 HRV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E521 HRV done?
E521 HRV was recorded at 9,916 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 570 miles a year.
Has E521 HRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E521 HRV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on E521 HRV 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 E521 HRV find?
E521 HRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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