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Austin Mini 1000 City E

White · Petrol · 1988 · 998 cc

F657 NLRMOT history

F657 NLR is a white petrol Austin Mini 1000 City E first used on 30 Sept 1988. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 34,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

F657 NLR white Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
34,764 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F657 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini 1000 City E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F657 NLR was last recorded at 34,764 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,898 miles · 4 Jan 2010
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 34,764 miles
  • 2010 – 31,898 miles
  • 2009 – 25,683 miles
  • 2008 – 22,193 miles
  • 2006 – 22,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,764 miles (+2,866)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    527988804450
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    420954600037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,898 miles (+6,215)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    224334800046
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass25,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    702639109036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail25,683 miles (+3,490)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    384547709085
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail22,193 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    500300438001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass22,193 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    741710038069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    390330436166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F657 NLR

Does F657 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F657 NLR expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F657 NLR?
The MOT on F657 NLR expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F657 NLR done?
F657 NLR was recorded at 34,764 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 794 miles a year.
Has F657 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657 NLR has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on F657 NLR 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 F657 NLR find?
F657 NLR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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