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F45 NVS

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 NVS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2024 46,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ( outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

sign of brake fluid on o/s and n/s rear brake drum backing plates

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

noise from o/s rear wheel when carrying out roller brake check

o/s and n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,021 miles

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

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

front subframe n/s rear mounting deteriorated

o/s front floor corner corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,872 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor corner (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 45,865 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor corner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor corner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear hand brake cable roller slightly siezed

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 42,982 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,412 miles

slight play in o/s front steering

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,332 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,332 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,065 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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F45 NVS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F45 NVS, 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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F45 NVS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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