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F98 RCF

1989 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot77,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 RCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,216 miles

Exhaust back box system corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Underside and brake pipes heavily under sealed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,988 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front sub frame mount is worn

centre exhaust mount broken but the system is still suported

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,659 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,102 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 77,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,545 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,544 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F98 RCF is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F98 RCF, 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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F98 RCF is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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