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F307 EUX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,846 mi
Last recorded56,846 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 EUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 56,846 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 56,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,410 miles

Rear both rear lower inner arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,331 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen washers low effort

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill floor chassi in good order for year but starting to go weal onter valance to inner corner box sections req attention same for o/s/inner sill in car req wax oil

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,700 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill floor chassi in good order for year but starting to go weal onter valance to inner corner box sections req attention same for o/s/inner sill in car req wax oil

Fail 27 Aug 2011 46,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in n/s/f upper suspension ball joint

o/s/f back plate missing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 46,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in n/s/f upper suspension ball joint

o/s/f back plate missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 400,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 37,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front body lower pannel geting corroed

Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,694 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,807 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills crroded

rear subframe getting corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 34,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills crroded

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 31,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

nsr tyre carcass deteriorating..

Pass 17 May 2006 27,494 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 27,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F307 EUX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F307 EUX, 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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F307 EUX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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