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KHH 822C

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,174 mi
Last recorded83,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHH 822C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 83,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 83,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 83,127 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 83,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear black with silver lettering (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 82,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 82,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 81,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 81,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,727 miles

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

hazard lights only appear to operate when indicator switch is in the on position

indicator flash rate fast

note: non standard suspension fitted non standard brakes fitted

slight twist n/s/f brake hose

steering stiff lock to lock

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,818 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,763 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 63,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

air horn fitted

rear brake hoses just touching hand brake cable

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,426 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)

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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KHH 822C is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KHH 822C, 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 KHH 822C registered?

KHH 822C is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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The MOT history for KHH 822C shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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