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F935 UVC

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF935 UVC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cable (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cable (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 92,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cable (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cable (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,046 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 92,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 91,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,907 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 86,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,360 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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F935 UVC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F935 UVC, 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 F935 UVC registered?

F935 UVC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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