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F304 SNO

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 SNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 75,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 75,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 75,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 75,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 75,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,720 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,720 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,546 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,167 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,617 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,030 miles

nearside front subframe rear bush oil contaminated-quite weak

offside front subframe rear bush splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,144 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,770 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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F304 SNO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F304 SNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F304 SNO?

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What year was F304 SNO registered?

F304 SNO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F304 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 SNO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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