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F71 JAA

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,998 mi
Last recorded9,998 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 JAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 9,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 9,998 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel retaining nuts thread not to head (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability Seat mountings require load spreading washers (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability Seat mountings require load spreading washers (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 9,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 9,760 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 9,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 9,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 9,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 9,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 9,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 8,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 8,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,657 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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F71 JAA is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F71 JAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F71 JAA registered?

F71 JAA is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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