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F161 CDY

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,240 mi
Last recorded1,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 CDY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,240 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,357 miles

all 4 front subframe mounts are deteriorated and have slight play, more so the rear bushs

both rear lower shocker bushs are deteriorated, no excessive play found

front handbrake mount weld is broken, the mount its self is not insecure

front lower arm bushs are slightly deteriorated, no excessive play

front to rear fuel line is corroded, not excessive

nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

offside bulkhead rusty

oil leaks, oil is allover engine and gearbox

radiator is deteriorated, signs of leak from top hose join and radiator

screen damage

slight noise from nearside rear wheel, possibly wheel bearing slightly worn

slight play in upper steering joint

surface corrosion: both front floor pans, both outer sills, both rear floor pans, rear subframe, rear valance, rear inner archs and boot floor

Fail 18 May 2012 96,300 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 front subframe mounts are deteriorated and have slight play, more so the rear bushs

both rear lower shocker bushs are deteriorated, no excessive play found

front handbrake mount weld is broken, the mount its self is not insecure

front lower arm bushs are slightly deteriorated, no excessive play

front to rear fuel line is corroded, not excessive

nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

offside bulkhead rusty

oil leaks, oil is allover engine and gearbox

radiator is deteriorated, signs of leak from top hose join and radiator

screen damage

slight noise from nearside rear wheel, possibly wheel bearing slightly worn

slight play in upper steering joint

surface corrosion: both front floor pans, both outer sills, both rear floor pans, rear subframe, rear valance, rear inner archs and boot floor

Pass 28 May 2011 92,770 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside direction indicator visual warning not working.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 92,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside direction indicator visual warning not working.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 92,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 92,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 90,323 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 88,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 87,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 86,388 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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F161 CDY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F161 CDY, 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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F161 CDY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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