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F940 TMD

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,969 mi
Last recorded78,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 TMD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,895 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,792 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 15,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 94,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 92,195 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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F940 TMD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F940 TMD, 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 F940 TMD registered?

F940 TMD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F940 TMD safe to buy?

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