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TAZ 4598

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4598
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,894 miles

Front floor pans have slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,481 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 80,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,725 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,723 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (3.6.C.3)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,604 miles

OSF tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

OSF tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,503 miles

Front X member corroded

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure Bolts through sub frame poor (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Doesn't hit screen (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front X member corroded

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure Bolts through sub frame poor (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,797 miles

corrosion n/s outer sill not supportive

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,142 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,851 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front inner arches have slight corrosion

play in column mounted switches

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 3 Dec 2010 75,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front inner arches have slight corrosion

play in column mounted switches

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level indicator wires not connected

column switch gear has slight play in mounting

rear of nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level indicator wires disconected on master cylinder

corrosion to rear of nearside front inner arch

corrosion to rear of offside front inner arch

nearside parking brake effort low

slight play in steering colum swichgear mounting

surface corrosion to rear subframe

wipers do not self park

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,871 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,398 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear subframe n/s begining to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,013 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in Nearside Front Top Suspension Arm Inner Bush

Fail 15 Dec 2005 68,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in Nearside Front Top Suspension Arm Inner Bush

nail in tyre

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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TAZ 4598 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TAZ 4598, 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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TAZ 4598 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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