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F338 HKN

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 HKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s track rod end cover split/missing

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaitor

Fail 6 Sep 2007 75,709 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

slight leak from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 71,596 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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F338 HKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F338 HKN, 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 F338 HKN registered?

F338 HKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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