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E638 OEG

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 OEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,298 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 75,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,928 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 72,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,125 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,337 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 71,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corroded underneath

when operating light dip switch horn is used

Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corroded underneath

when operating light dip switch horn is used

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch not fixed at front fixing point (moulding damaged)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch not fixed at front fixing point (moulding damaged)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 85,597 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 85,595 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,900 miles

Rear fuel pipe rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,622 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 67,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen wipers splitting

Pass 28 May 2008 57,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 65,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2006 65,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E638 OEG is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E638 OEG, 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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E638 OEG is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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