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F901 EAW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 EAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 65,805 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,027 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front attention to windscreen washer

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 15 May 2024 64,361 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Fail 15 May 2024 64,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 25 May 2023 63,604 miles

Rear attention to rear seat back rest

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Fail 18 May 2023 63,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged not fitted

Offside Front attention to fore & aft seat adjuster

Rear attention to rear seat back rest

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper slight movement in sub frame mountings

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Rear seats not fitted at test

Rear some corrosion to rear suspension unit

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides ,upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 62,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides ,upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s mirror missing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,263 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

n/s door corroding

some movement front suspension upper mountings

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,195 miles

corrosion to rear panel & n/s/r wheel arch

slight play in both front hubs

some movement to steering rack unit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

attention to steering column switches

corrosion to n/s/r panel & wheel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,353 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,208 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,886 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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F901 EAW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F901 EAW, 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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F901 EAW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 24 March 1989.

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