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E122 KNR

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

22,089 mi
Last recorded22,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 KNR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 21,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 20,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,695 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 20,695 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 20,277 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 20,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail rubber cone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail rubber cone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,246 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 20,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,223 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 20,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 20,164 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,143 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 19,921 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 317
Steering rack gaiter split 204
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
fog lamp not working 139
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E122 KNR is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 63,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Jet Black fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E122 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Jet Black typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Jet Black is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E122 KNR registered?

E122 KNR is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E122 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 KNR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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