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F455 NTN

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 NTN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 69,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,484 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 2,258 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,994 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,701 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,703 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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F455 NTN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F455 NTN, 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 F455 NTN registered?

F455 NTN is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F455 NTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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