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F33 RJH

1989 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot77,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 RJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 May 2013 67,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,028 miles

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

small hole in boot floor

Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

small hole in boot floor

Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 64,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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F33 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F33 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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What year was F33 RJH registered?

F33 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F33 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F33 RJH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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