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E786 AOD

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE786 AOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in radius arm

Offside Rear slight play in radius arm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play both rear radius arms

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,345 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 96,345 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,728 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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E786 AOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E786 AOD, 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 E786 AOD registered?

E786 AOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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