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Austin Mini Advantage

Purple · Petrol · 1987 · 998 cc

E942 SOFMOT history

E942 SOF is a purple petrol Austin Mini Advantage first used on 31 Aug 1987. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

E942 SOF purple Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
48,345 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E942 SOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Advantage
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E942 SOF was last recorded at 48,345 miles on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2025: 48,345 miles, lower than 48,406 miles on 23 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,406 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Average per year
797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,345 miles
  • 2024 – 48,406 miles
  • 2023 – 48,382 miles
  • 2022 – 48,365 miles
  • 2021 – 48,351 miles
  • 2020 – 48,345 miles
  • 2019 – 48,331 miles
  • 2018 – 47,923 miles
  • 2017 – 47,658 miles
  • 2016 – 47,625 miles
  • 2015 – 47,398 miles
  • 2014 – 46,960 miles
  • 2013 – 46,641 miles
  • 2012 – 46,420 miles
  • 2011 – 36,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,345 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 20% (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing edges
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (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 Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,345 miles (-61)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    119670597924
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 20% (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass48,406 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    872888324921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    618556234990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail48,382 miles (+17)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    968498381455
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass48,365 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    835310734291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass48,351 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,351 miles
    Test number
    643912416899
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass48,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    414806197581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail48,345 miles (+14)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    304365864904
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass48,331 miles (+408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    773665056265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,923 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,923 miles
    Test number
    185502046241
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Pass47,658 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    506970875593
    • AdvisoryFront Socks worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass47,625 miles (+227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    710828075015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FP - SCP (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass47,398 miles (+438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    668800925176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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)

  14. Pass46,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    268205224113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Fail46,960 miles (+319)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    685525624106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail46,641 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    448267443178
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass46,641 miles (+221)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    655527743114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail46,420 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    309316212151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,420 miles (+9,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    456956712175
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail36,867 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    278675341474
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle is predominatley purple but has additional colouration to panels and graphical paint done to it

  21. Pass36,867 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    808355941153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle is predominatley purple but has additional colouration to panels and graphical paint done to it

Questions about E942 SOF

Does E942 SOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E942 SOF expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E942 SOF?
The MOT on E942 SOF expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E942 SOF done?
E942 SOF was recorded at 48,345 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 797 miles a year.
Has E942 SOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E942 SOF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on E942 SOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E942 SOF find?
E942 SOF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area, and 4 more.

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