1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.3L Petrol · F245 TMT
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 88,386 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1340cc
F245 TMT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 88,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F245 TMT Mileage History
- 04/03/200672,766 mi
- 03/03/200775,614 mi+2,848 mi
- 28/02/200877,777 mi+2,163 mi
- 28/02/200979,142 mi+1,365 mi
- 24/03/201150,452 mi-28,690 mi
- 26/03/201150,452 mi
- 14/06/2012826,387 mi+775,935 mi
- 06/07/201383,401 mi-742,986 mi
- 27/07/201883,952 mi+551 mi
- 21/06/201985,279 mi+1,327 mi
- 21/08/202086,382 mi+1,103 mi
- 21/08/202086,382 mi
- 10/09/202186,751 mi+369 mi
- 17/02/202387,209 mi+458 mi
- 22/03/202487,832 mi+623 mi
- 02/05/202588,135 mi+303 mi
- 02/05/202588,135 mi
- 06/07/202688,386 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 768 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F245 TMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F245 TMT) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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