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F840 APS

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multicoloured Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 APS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulticoloured
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 60,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 58,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,747 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 57,712 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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F840 APS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multicoloured with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F840 APS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F840 APS?

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What year was F840 APS registered?

F840 APS is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F840 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F840 APS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F840 APS have outstanding finance?

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