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F422 JKN

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

22,081 mi
Last recorded22,081 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 JKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,081 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside rear

Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,423 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 12,416 miles

Emissions not tested very high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 May 2018 12,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front floor sections corroded and fragile

nearside rear floor section corroded and fragile

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low l/h front headlamp too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,293 miles

exhaust emissions passed at 2000rpm

offside and nearside front outer sill panels slight corrosion

rear exhaust silencer , pin holes,, recommend check

Fail 15 Apr 2015 8,283 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust emissions passed at 2000rpm

offside and nearside front outer sill panels slight corrosion

rear exhaust silencer , pin holes,, recommend check

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,198 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 2,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 91,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,902 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,877 miles

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

corrosion to offside front flooring

Fail 24 May 2008 90,866 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2007 86,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advance handbrake travel

Pass 26 May 2007 86,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advance handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,356 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 78,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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F422 JKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F422 JKN, 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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F422 JKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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