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F273 RLA

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,442 mi
Last recorded93,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 RLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 93,442 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 93,310 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 93,309 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 93,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 92,975 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 92,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,045 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering wheel appears to be loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,789 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,363 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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F273 RLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F273 RLA, 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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F273 RLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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