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XJB 113L

1988 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,548 mi
Last recorded2,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 113L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 2,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 2,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 1,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2013 554 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 4 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 9,064 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 9,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,064 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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XJB 113L is a 1988 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJB 113L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XJB 113L registered?

XJB 113L is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is XJB 113L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 113L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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