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F847 SLR

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,178 mi
Last recorded69,178 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 SLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2006 69,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 62,246 miles
Fail 14 May 2005 62,202 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pass does not work

windscreen wipers do not park

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 SLR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F847 SLR, 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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What year was F847 SLR registered?

F847 SLR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F847 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F847 SLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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