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F228 TMC

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,671 mi
Last recorded56,671 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 TMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,606 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,604 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 56,570 miles

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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F228 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F228 TMC, 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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What year was F228 TMC registered?

F228 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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