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F374 NNM

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,528 mi
Last recorded35,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF374 NNM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 35,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 35,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,456 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 35,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit c/o too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 35,451 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 35,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 35,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill n/s/f slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 35,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill corroded but not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,409 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,391 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 35,380 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,972 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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F374 NNM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F374 NNM, 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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F374 NNM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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