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F702 UBJ

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,413 mi
Last recorded23,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 UBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,413 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 89,092 miles

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

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

bonnet safty catch insecure

n/s/f brake disc dust shield missing

Fail 1 May 2007 8,909 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bonnet safty catch insecure

n/s/f brake disc dust shield missing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,504 miles

Both front tyres getting low (2mm) †

Chip in front screen (close to limit)

Front brake discs worn & slight brake judder

Front tie bar bushes starting to crack

Hazard lamps flash fast.

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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F702 UBJ 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 F702 UBJ, 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 F702 UBJ registered?

F702 UBJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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