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F828 LNB

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 LNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 13,836 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 13,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 13,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 13,347 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 13,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

wipers weak

Fail 30 Sep 2022 13,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers weak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 12,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,471 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,199 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 12,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 11,505 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 11,110 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 11,110 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached Battery positive lead deteriorated showing bear wires (1.9.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 10,472 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

rust around n/s/ front lower windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,252 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 9,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,217 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 9,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,871 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,871 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,015 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 8,995 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,806 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 8,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,616 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear spare wheel carrier rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2007 8,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear spare wheel carrier rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,899 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 7,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

n/s/r handbrake lever siezed on

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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F828 LNB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 F828 LNB, 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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F828 LNB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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