1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · G210 OKL

Roadworthiness is currently sound with a stable maintenance trend, validated by a clean pass recorded on 18 July 2023 at 17,315 miles. This follows an identical fault-free test on 11 July 2022, which indicates that the vehicle has received consistent care over its two most recent annual inspections without accumulating any recorded advisories or failures. The low mileage accumulation of approximately 468 miles per year over roughly thirty-seven years reflects very light use and points towards periods of prolonged storage rather than heavy daily driving. The available MOT dataset is remarkably sparse, showing only two entries from the past four years, meaning historical compliance beyond this narrow window cannot be verified from the provided data. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the subframes, sills, and floor pans, as classic Mini models are notoriously prone to hidden corrosion in these load-bearing areas during periods of inactivity. Buyers should also closely examine rubber suspension cones, hydraulic brake lines, and window seals for signs of perishing or degradation caused by age rather than high-mileage wear and tear.