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F291 KLG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc

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Valid

Expires28 Jan 2027

Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)

Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

79,627 mi

Last recorded79,627 miles

Recorded on29 Jan 2026

Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 KLG

MakeAustin

ModelMini Racing Flame

Year1989

ColourGreen

Fuel typePetrol

Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail

Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake servo performance deteriorated

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake servo performance deteriorated

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,702 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes / mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel by suspension mounting and servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

servo operation slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,690 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight pedal sticking (1.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes / mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel by suspension mounting and servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

servo operation slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,471 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most mountings slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion o/s front inner panel by suspension mounting and servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake servo operation slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,466 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most mountings slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion o/s front inner panel by suspension mounting and servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake servo operation slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,283 miles

Front Lower subframe both rear most mountings deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit drivers side front cabin bare wire exposed (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel pipe not secured and very close to exhaust manifold / rear of engine (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower subframe both rear most mountings deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front fuel filter deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,042 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both wiper blades performance slightly deteriorated

Front fuel pipe / hose running close to exhaust manifold / rectify asap

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged / close to cords / replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2019 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged / close to cords / replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint joint not secured to hub / upright (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes coated / underseal etc

exhaust loose / not insecure

Front both sides suspension / steering ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate mist of oil / damp

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated / cracking in between treads

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight knock on steering column / steering operation

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on out side edge

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,926 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on out side edge

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2015 74,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer hanging low

Fail 19 May 2014 74,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer hanging low

Pass 22 May 2013 73,572 miles

engine steady bar bushes in poor condition

long hand brake travel

near side rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear silencer support bracket insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 72,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,747 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,947 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,452 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 9 Apr 2009 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 15 May 2008 61,379 miles

Fail 12 May 2008 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2007 425,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

near side front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 May 2006 60,357 miles

Fail 8 May 2006 60,325 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%

Pass Rate

759

Miles/Year

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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F291 KLG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F291 KLG, 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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F291 KLG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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