1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · F216 JTA
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 95,729 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F216 JTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 95,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F216 JTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (F216 JTA) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “All direction indicators not working All not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
F216 JTA Mileage History
- 25/04/202294,923 mi
- 27/04/202294,934 mi+11 mi
- 05/03/202495,729 mi+795 mi
- 05/03/202495,729 mi
Average of roughly 433 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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