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AVV 73J

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,143 mi
Last recorded54,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 73J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2025 54,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 54,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 54,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 54,136 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 54,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 54,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,767 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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AVV 73J is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AVV 73J, 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 AVV 73J registered?

AVV 73J is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is AVV 73J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 73J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVV 73J have outstanding finance?

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