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F694 LJO

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 LJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,667 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear radius arm has slight play

offside front corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear radius arm has slight play

offside front corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,136 miles

gearbox mount corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

slight play in offside and nearside ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox mount corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

slight play in offside and nearside ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre walls deteriated

oil leak

side lights only operate with ignition on

Pass 30 May 2014 93,425 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2014 93,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 93,390 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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F694 LJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F694 LJO, 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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F694 LJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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