AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E A1RSM has 17 MOTs

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This 1985 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

This vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT.

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 45,951 miles 1 week ago on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12:54.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 17th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

A1RSM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH JUNE 202745,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust In Poor Condition
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Split And In Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Bushes Worn
FAILED12TH JUNE 202645,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In O/s Rear Wheelbearing
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust In Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Split And In Poor Condition
  4. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Bushes Worn
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too High Both (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 202312TH JUNE 202445,818 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 202345,818 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED30TH MARCH 201929TH MARCH 202044,706 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201725TH MAY 201841,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED22ND MAY 201741,090 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Fitted To The Rear Does Not Have Black Characters On A Yellow Background (6.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Fitted To The Front Does Not Have Black Characters On A White Background (6.3.2a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking Carb (7.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED13TH MAY 201612TH MAY 201735,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak From Engine
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion Sub Frame Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED5TH MAY 20154TH MAY 201632,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED1ST MAY 201532,975 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201128TH JANUARY 201231,910 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Subframe Bushes Worn
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201131,883 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  4. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  16. USER ENTERED - Front Subframe Bushes Worn
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201018TH JANUARY 201115,753 MI
FAILED18TH JANUARY 201015,753 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED24TH JANUARY 200811TH FEBRUARY 200915,620 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 200711TH FEBRUARY 200815,473 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 200611TH FEBRUARY 200715,268 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A1RSM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

A1RSM MOT Comments

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A1RSM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 45,951 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,121 miles

A1RSM FAQs

This Austin Mini 1000 City E with registration A1RSM was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1985 so it is currently 41 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 45,951 miles, so this Austin has travelled an average of 1,121 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Austin Mini 1000 City E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A1RSM has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Austin Mini 1000 City E has had 36 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 22 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Austin Mini 1000 City E is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does A1RSM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 A1RSM does have an active MOT. However, this vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT. Read more

Is A1RSM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 A1RSM does have Tax. Read more

When does A1RSM Tax expire?

The current Tax for A1RSM will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A1RSM MOT expire?

The current MOT for A1RSM will expire in 12 months on Thursday 17th June 2027. Read more

When did A1RSM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A1RSM was on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A1RSM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for A1RSM we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A1RSM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for A1RSM we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A1RSM?

A1RSM is registered as a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E. Read more

How many miles has A1RSM done?

The odometer reading for A1RSM at the last MOT in June 2026 was 45,951 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,121 miles per year. Read more

How old is A1RSM?

The vehicle A1RSM was manufactured in 1985 so it is currently 41 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st March 1985. Read more

What colour is A1RSM?

The official colour of A1RSM is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does A1RSM have?

A1RSM has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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