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F979 YHF

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,184 mi
Last recorded47,184 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 YHF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,184 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Floor Weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,171 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Floor Weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,153 miles

FLOOR WEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,129 miles

Floor Weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,110 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front SUSPENSION LOW

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing SEALING RING MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING/BULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front SUSPENSION LOW

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,060 miles

EXHAUST WEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TYRES PERISHED ONLY JUST UP TO MOT STANDARD

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,043 miles

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

all four tyres perished only just acceptable in places

Fail 2 Sep 2016 47,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four tyres perished only just acceptable in places

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,022 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

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

Nearside SILL WEAK

Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,022 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

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

Nearside SILL WEAK

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,022 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,022 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,129 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,446 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,930 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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F979 YHF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F979 YHF, 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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F979 YHF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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