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F735 LVR

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,197 mi
Last recorded72,197 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 LVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 72,197 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 72,192 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all welding has been done from inside the vehicle

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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F735 LVR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F735 LVR, 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 F735 LVR registered?

F735 LVR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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