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F909 VDU

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,127 mi
Last recorded27,127 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 VDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,127 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 26,902 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,812 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 26,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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F909 VDU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F909 VDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F909 VDU registered?

F909 VDU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F909 VDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F909 VDU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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