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F471 EUJ

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 EUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 10,000 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 9,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 9,625 miles

Headlamp high beam switch loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 9,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 9,098 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 7,339 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 6,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 2,555 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 2,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,576 miles

wiring insecure under bonnet

Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,575 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

wiring insecure under bonnet

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,383 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,382 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,740 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,351 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 79,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,132 miles

all four ball joints lock tabs poor need attenion

sills lower edge would be better continous weld both sides

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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F471 EUJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F471 EUJ, 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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F471 EUJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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