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E25 SCW

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,085 mi
Last recorded92,085 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 SCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 92,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard warning light not working with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush has excessive movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,132 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps slight loose

Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,131 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working N/S and O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear not correct colours (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S and O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S outer C.V boot splitting

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear 2mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,305 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,397 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,397 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,853 miles

slight play from offside steering arm inner joint

temporary repair to nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 26 May 2016 77,050 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,454 miles

surface corrosion to rear steel fuel line

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 60,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,264 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E25 SCW is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E25 SCW, 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 E25 SCW registered?

E25 SCW is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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