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F724 OAE

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 OAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 72,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 68,120 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,513 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,810 miles

All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,871 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,207 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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F724 OAE is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F724 OAE, 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 F724 OAE registered?

F724 OAE is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F724 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F724 OAE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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