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F860 LTT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,529 mi
Last recorded12,529 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 LTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 12,529 miles

HAVILY UNDERSEALED TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE

Pass 1 May 2021 11,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 11,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 9,550 miles

slight underbody corrotion

Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 61,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,137 miles

both rear tyres worn on wear markers

engine oil leak

n/s/f floor area corroding / n/s + o/s sil corroding

slight play @ both front hubs

Fail 5 Mar 2014 2,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn on wear markers

engine oil leak

n/s/f floor area corroding / n/s + o/s sil corroding

slight play @ both front hubs

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,857 miles

both front cv boots has stains around boot area

o/s/r inner lower arch section corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

both front cv boots has stains around boot area

o/s/r inner lower arch section corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,123 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 83,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 83,418 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,617 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust CO emissions on limit

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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F860 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F860 LTT, 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 F860 LTT registered?

F860 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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