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F174 RJH

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,976 mi
Last recorded4,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 RJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 4,976 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 4,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 4,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 4,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 3,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 2,615 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 12,941 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 12,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 164 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 99,380 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,991 miles

offside front upper ball joint has play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,207 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 93,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake caliper wet/damp??????????

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,120 miles

both front tyres worn....

brake fluid low...

Fail 11 Feb 2012 88,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn....

brake fluid low...

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished within the tread

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 78,270 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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F174 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F174 RJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F174 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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