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F628 TMT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF628 TMT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,328 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 88,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 88,323 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 88,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 88,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2008 87,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 86,772 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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F628 TMT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F628 TMT, 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 F628 TMT registered?

F628 TMT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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