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F49 WJT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 WJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,319 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 41,212 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak serious ()

RBT: service brake only 56% and park brake minimum 16%

Fail 16 May 2017 41,198 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides (2.4.A.1a)

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

Oil leak serious ()

General under body corrosion

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

RBT: service brake only 56% and park brake minimum 16%

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,112 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,277 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 37,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,269 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F49 WJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F49 WJT, 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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F49 WJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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