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F460 CEG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,174 mi
Last recorded75,174 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 CEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,174 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

slight play offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to front and rfear floors

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,103 miles

damage to nearside a panel

front brake pads getting close to limit

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter missing

oil leaks

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

surface corrosion to offside and near side front floor area

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,077 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,950 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 57,950 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slighty

rear valance corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 56,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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F460 CEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F460 CEG, 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 F460 CEG registered?

F460 CEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F460 CEG safe to buy?

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