MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underbody corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F286 JVK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F286 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F286 JVK registered?
F286 JVK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 September 1988.
Is F286 JVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F286 JVK shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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