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E483 AMA

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,453 mi
Last recorded42,453 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 AMA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,453 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 41,862 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed central cable Y-piece handbrake cable incorrectly mounted (1.1.18 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan rear of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,423 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 40,423 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working all four (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,118 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,651 miles

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

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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E483 AMA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E483 AMA, 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 E483 AMA registered?

E483 AMA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E483 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E483 AMA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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