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F816 OGS

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,149 mi
Last recorded82,149 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 OGS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,149 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,139 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f back plate rubbing

play in o/s/r radias arm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,314 miles

Fair amount of play in n/s/f lower swivel joint, advise attention.

Front subframe mountings poor and delaminating, advise attention.

Front valance corroded.

O/s/f flexible brake hose twisted.

O/s/r radius arm brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r radius arm pin loose in mounings, advise attention.

Outer sills and floor pans corroding.

Rear exhaust mounting loose.

Rear subframe corroded.

Steering column bushes worn, advise attention.

Steering rack noisy, advise attention.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,778 miles

engine has bad oil leak

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine has bad oil leak

n/s/f top swevel has some play (Adise attention)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,341 miles

Engine oil leaks,

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R radius arm pin tight,

Play in steering column,

Fail 22 Nov 2005 53,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R radius arm pin tight,

Play in steering column

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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F816 OGS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F816 OGS, 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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F816 OGS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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