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F101 MMV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,238 mi
Last recorded87,238 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 MMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,238 miles

Corrosion osf floor

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,694 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Service brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Mar 2017 8,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front lower arch (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 7,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,923 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,067 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 3,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,684 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F101 MMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F101 MMV, 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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F101 MMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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