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F871 EKY

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,641 mi
Last recorded8,641 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF871 EKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 8,641 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 8,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 8,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm pin to mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all ball joint boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

passenger seats missingx3 only drivers in vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,319 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,848 miles

Oil leak

corrosion down offside cill

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2007 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion down offside cill

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,757 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs pitted & discoloured

general allround corrosion

offside inner wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,727 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs pitted & discoloured

general all round corrosion

offside inner wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

rear no plate starting to disfigure

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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F871 EKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F871 EKY, 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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F871 EKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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