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F717 FRH

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 FRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 61,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 61,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,377 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,132 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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F717 FRH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F717 FRH, 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 F717 FRH registered?

F717 FRH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F717 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 FRH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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