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E475 JDP

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE475 JDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,393 miles

some surface corrosion of offside and nearside outer sill panels

Fail 1 Jun 2022 1,393 miles

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

some surface corrosion of offside and nearside outer sill panels

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,775 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 89,691 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 May 2020 89,691 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,369 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,369 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,172 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear floor pans

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cap (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Slight corrosion on both rear floor pans

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,148 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,420 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake disc scored/worn

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2011 81,416 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake disc scored/worn

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 80,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 74,672 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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E475 JDP is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E475 JDP, 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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E475 JDP is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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