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F98 RLD

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,467 mi
Last recorded1,467 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 RLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 1,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 1,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 1,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 1,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 996,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 97,618 miles

slight movement n/side rear radius arm

Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement n/side rear radius arm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door damaged/repaired

slight play in steering

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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F98 RLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F98 RLD, 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 F98 RLD registered?

F98 RLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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