1988 Austin MINI JET Black 1.0L Petrol · E483 AMA
1988 Austin MINI JET Black (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 42,453 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI JET BLACK
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E483 AMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 42,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E483 AMA Mileage History
- 14/11/202241,862 mi
- 17/11/202241,883 mi+21 mi
- 12/12/202342,254 mi+371 mi
- 16/01/202542,442 mi+188 mi
- 13/04/202642,453 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E483 AMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black (E483 AMA) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed central cable Y-piece handbrake cable incorrectly mounted (1.1.18 (c))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”.
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