1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · F900 RNR
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 32,251 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F900 RNR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2018
- 32,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F900 RNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F900 RNR) between July 2006 and November 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
F900 RNR Mileage History
- 11/07/20061,519 mi
- 12/07/20061,521 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/20073,588 mi+2,067 mi
- 05/04/20073,588 mi
- 01/04/20086,177 mi+2,589 mi
- 18/04/20086,226 mi+49 mi
- 29/04/20086,264 mi+38 mi
- 01/05/20086,264 mi
- 27/04/200913,768 mi+7,504 mi
- 23/04/201013,771 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/201013,771 mi
- 02/04/201115,126 mi+1,355 mi
- 04/04/201115,138 mi+12 mi
- 17/04/201215,908 mi+770 mi
- 12/02/201319,959 mi+4,051 mi
- 20/02/201319,944 mi-15 mi
- 17/02/201423,057 mi+3,113 mi
- 20/02/201523,887 mi+830 mi
- 10/08/201625,492 mi+1,605 mi
- 05/08/201732,204 mi+6,712 mi
- 03/11/201832,251 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 2,495 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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