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F336 NVK

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,565 mi
Last recorded57,565 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF336 NVK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 57,565 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 57,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to subframe . location interior rear seat pocket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,984 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 56,983 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,813 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 20 Jul 2022 55,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,927 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 54,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective inertia seat belt mounting loose (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket cracked

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,185 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 53,589 miles

Slight corrosion Nsr floor

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front grill insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,589 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Slight corrosion Nsr floor

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,692 miles

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

exhaust catching gearbox remote

Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,602 miles

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

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

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

exhaust catching gearbox remote

front to rear brake pipe rubbing on rack gator at o/s

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 47,735 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 44,124 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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F336 NVK is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F336 NVK, 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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F336 NVK is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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