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F771 TMM

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,170 mi
Last recorded8,170 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 TMM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 8,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 8,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 7,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 7,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 7,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 6,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,282 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 56,927 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer track rod end has small hole in boot

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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F771 TMM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F771 TMM, 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 F771 TMM registered?

F771 TMM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F771 TMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F771 TMM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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