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F840 DAV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,477 mi
Last recorded20,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 DAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 20,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 20,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,984 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 14,726 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,046 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 13,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake inop on nsr wheel, brake fluid level very low

Pass 21 Nov 2005 7,021 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 DAV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F840 DAV, 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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F840 DAV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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