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F780 AJW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,408 mi
Last recorded19,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 AJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 19,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 17,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 12,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside steering rack tie rod slight play

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,780 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 10,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,369 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,369 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,745 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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F780 AJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F780 AJW, 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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F780 AJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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