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F755 SOU

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,398 mi
Last recorded34,398 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 SOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 34,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 34,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 34,275 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 17 May 2021 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 34,234 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 34,128 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,052 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 33,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 33,968 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 33,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2014 33,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 32,252 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,128 miles

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

advise cracking on o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Pass 24 May 2007 30,731 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 30,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,282 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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F755 SOU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F755 SOU, 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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What year was F755 SOU registered?

F755 SOU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F755 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F755 SOU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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