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F422 OTL

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 OTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,936 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,924 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability both front inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,777 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,777 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,432 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,128 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear foot brake performance lower than offside

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,524 miles

front wipers do not self park

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 OTL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F422 OTL, 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 OTL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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