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E210 DAU

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,476 mi
Last recorded66,476 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 DAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 65,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,716 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 65,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under body slightly rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 622,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak around engine area.

under body slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,324 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,124 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,013 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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E210 DAU is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E210 DAU, 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 E210 DAU registered?

E210 DAU is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E210 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E210 DAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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