1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · F35 RPU
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 46,499 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
F35 RPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 46,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F35 RPU Mileage History
- 13/05/202446,225 mi
- 14/05/202446,225 mi
- 18/06/202546,332 mi+107 mi
- 10/06/202646,499 mi+167 mi
- 10/06/202646,499 mi
Average of roughly 132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F35 RPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F35 RPU) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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