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E142 NFL

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 NFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 74,770 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge rear wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected heel board both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 55,499 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 55,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various body components corroding

various places under vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 48,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,094 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside front underarch holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside and nearside rear valance holed and corroded but not structural

Oil leak

Various areas of poor welding coverd with thick application of underseal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 74,183 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,518 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,516 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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E142 NFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E142 NFL, 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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E142 NFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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