MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F218 TCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F218 TCR, 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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How do I check the history of F218 TCR?
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What year was F218 TCR registered?
F218 TCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 June 1989.
Is F218 TCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for F218 TCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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