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F322 SPX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,013 mi
Last recorded34,013 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF322 SPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 33,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s. + n/s. floor pan areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s.+o/s. areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,047 miles

Slight wear in N/S/F top/bottom swivel joints

Some wear in O/S/F of steering rack

Visual observation O/S/R wheel excess positive camber -N/S/R wheel excess toe in

Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,836 miles

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

some corrosion on both outer sills and nearside doorstep

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,290 miles

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

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

some corrosion on nearside and offside doorstep areas

Fail 8 Dec 2016 28,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

some corrosion on nearside and offside doorstep areas

Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 24,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,129 miles

nearside outer floor / sill area surface corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2014 21,123 miles

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

nearside outer floor / sill area surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 16,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

limited bump stop clearance on offside front

Pass 17 Nov 2012 13,211 miles

Oil leak

poss, fault starting in washer switch

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 9,713 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

signs of perishing nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 5,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 1,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rusted throughout body

Fail 16 May 2007 97,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body rusty

slight play in steering rack

underside rusty

Pass 16 May 2007 97,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body rusty

slight play in steering rack

underside rusty

Pass 19 May 2006 96,681 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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F322 SPX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F322 SPX, 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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F322 SPX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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