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F847 PEV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 PEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 80,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 80,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit: below 3.50 Actual: 7.52 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 75,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,727 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,714 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,710 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,241 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 71,018 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 70,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F847 PEV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F847 PEV, 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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F847 PEV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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