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E484 ABW

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,525 mi
Last recorded36,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 ABW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,474 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 36,474 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine steady mounting slightly worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine steady mounting slightly worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

engine steady mounting slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 36,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine steady rubber mounting slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,027 miles

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,585 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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E484 ABW is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 E484 ABW, 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 E484 ABW registered?

E484 ABW is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E484 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E484 ABW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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