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F313 SFE

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 SFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,023 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,348 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f track control arm inner bush has slight play

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,721 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,216 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,519 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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F313 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F313 SFE, 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 F313 SFE registered?

F313 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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