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F220 JMB

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,970 mi
Last recorded8,970 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 JMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 8,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 8,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 7,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 5,021 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 5,012 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 3,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 2,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,142 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,142 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,831 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,516 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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F220 JMB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F220 JMB, 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 F220 JMB registered?

F220 JMB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F220 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F220 JMB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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