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F797 YNY

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 YNY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 26,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 26,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 26,422 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 25,691 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,671 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,451 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 16,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 16,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F797 YNY is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F797 YNY, 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 F797 YNY registered?

F797 YNY is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F797 YNY safe to buy?

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