MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,602 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F98 RCF registered?
F98 RCF is a 1989 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F98 RCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F98 RCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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