1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · F454 JWD
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05/02/1989. Recorded mileage 73,706 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,706 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
F454 JWD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 73,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F454 JWD Mileage History
- 21/08/201372,297 mi
- 23/08/201372,305 mi+8 mi
- 15/10/201472,778 mi+473 mi
- 22/10/201472,778 mi
- 04/07/202272,782 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/202272,782 mi
- 14/07/202373,298 mi+516 mi
- 15/08/202473,477 mi+179 mi
- 23/08/202473,480 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/202673,706 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F454 JWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F454 JWD) between August 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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