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F257 OTL

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF257 OTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,580 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD , FRONT BUSHES POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMPING VERY POOR (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SUSPECT FRONT SUBFRAME TOP MOUNTING SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Offside Front WASHER JETS VERY POOR

Offside Rear ****SEAT BELT STALK IN VERY POOR CONDITION, CASING MISSING ****

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMPING VERY POOR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing still functional (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,869 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,868 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,218 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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F257 OTL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F257 OTL, 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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F257 OTL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 8 April 1989.

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