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F651 OUY

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF651 OUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,094 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,156 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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F651 OUY is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F651 OUY, 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 F651 OUY registered?

F651 OUY is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F651 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F651 OUY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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