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F848 PUR

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 PUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 82,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,288 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 82,288 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,699 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,699 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing All Wheels Only have 2 Nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,699 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing 8 wheel nuts missing.2 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F O/S/R Tyres Badly Cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,842 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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F848 PUR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F848 PUR, 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 PUR registered?

F848 PUR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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