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F426 MMY

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,862 mi
Last recorded72,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 MMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,025 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,017 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,955 miles

slight play in steering column top bush/mount

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,856 miles

rear foglamp did not work tapped slightly and came on probaly poor connection.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 69,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,456 miles

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

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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F426 MMY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F426 MMY, 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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F426 MMY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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