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F848 OHJ

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 OHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,511 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,301 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,301 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,208 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,031 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,602 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

gearknob insecure

hazzards flash quickley

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,602 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

gear knob insecure

hazzards flash quickley

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s front tyres deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

slight play in steering coloum

vehicle running badly

front tyres bald outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 412,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine in need of tune

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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F848 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F848 OHJ, 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 F848 OHJ registered?

F848 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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