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F798 RMO

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,502 mi
Last recorded43,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 RMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 43,502 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced floor is corroded and breaking away (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp is missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,641 miles

headlamp aims

offside rear brake efficiency

wiper parking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,052 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,916 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside steering arm inner ball end slight play

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,421 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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F798 RMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F798 RMO, 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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F798 RMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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