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F196 LGW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,326 mi
Last recorded64,326 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 LGW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 64,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side door corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,314 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,314 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,194 miles

Both sills corroded

Hydrocarbons high

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s bump stop low

spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Aug 2005 42,194 miles

Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both sills corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake binding

spare tyre defective

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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F196 LGW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F196 LGW, 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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F196 LGW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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