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E782 UNG

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE782 UNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow around the top of the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,181 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,981 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 73,981 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,397 miles

both o/s tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both o/s tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,346 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,326 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 72,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no second bonnet catch

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,061 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,038 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 71,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,627 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,583 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 71,024 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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E782 UNG is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E782 UNG, 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 E782 UNG registered?

E782 UNG is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 7 July 1988.

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