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HFX 387E

1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,568 mi
Last recorded3,568 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame56,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 387E
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 3,568 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 3,564 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 2,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 1,910 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 1,465 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 1,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 1,286 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 1,286 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension adjustable rods slight insecure when jacked up

Fail 8 Mar 2017 435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension adjustable rods slight insecure when jacked up

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edge -secondary tread

offside front floor corroded close to subframe mounting area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,509 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,509 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres perished and split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 83,000 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front floors/inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

hc's are high on tickover

nearside steering rack is perishing

Pass 15 May 2007 81,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 81,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear section of exhaust is hitting rear panel

Pass 25 May 2006 78,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,544 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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HFX 387E is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,092 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 HFX 387E, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFX 387E is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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