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F984 RLL

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 RLL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay broken

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,024 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay broken

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,658 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 80,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,668 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 79,668 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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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F984 RLL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F984 RLL, 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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F984 RLL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 25 March 1989.

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