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MTB 7K

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTB 7K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 91,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,318 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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MTB 7K is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MTB 7K, 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 MTB 7K registered?

MTB 7K is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is MTB 7K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTB 7K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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