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F25 RJH

1989 Austin Mini Red Hot

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot77,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 RJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,500 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area both sides (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,264 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 1,264 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,129 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 1,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 1,006 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 1,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 1,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2012 10,067 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,110 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 98,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 98,802 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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F25 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 77,352 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F25 RJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F25 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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