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F25 EWT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 EWT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,534 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 89,554 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,708 miles

Body Filler Applied To O/S/F Floor Area ???

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fibre Glass Applied To N/S/F Floor Area ???

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,708 miles

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

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

Body Filler Applied To O/S/F Floor Area ???

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fibre Glass Applied To N/S/F Floor Area ???

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,412 miles

offside front wheel noisy when rotated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,412 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

offside front wheel noisy when rotated

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,630 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on various areas of bodywork

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 81,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,750 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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F25 EWT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 F25 EWT, 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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F25 EWT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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