1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · F457 DOK
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 98,242 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,242 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
F457 DOK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 98,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F457 DOK Mileage History
- 27/04/200666,770 mi
- 04/05/200666,770 mi
- 04/05/200767,719 mi+949 mi
- 04/05/200767,719 mi
- 07/05/200869,041 mi+1,322 mi
- 09/05/200869,043 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/200970,111 mi+1,068 mi
- 27/11/200970,209 mi+98 mi
- 25/11/201073,927 mi+3,718 mi
- 28/10/201179,338 mi+5,411 mi
- 01/11/20120 mi-79,338 mi
- 19/11/201390,109 mi+90,109 mi
- 19/11/201490,536 mi+427 mi
- 17/11/201592,000 mi+1,464 mi
- 23/11/201693,216 mi+1,216 mi
- 27/10/201794,460 mi+1,244 mi
- 02/10/201894,937 mi+477 mi
- 09/10/201995,655 mi+718 mi
- 21/09/202095,703 mi+48 mi
- 11/05/202395,756 mi+53 mi
- 09/05/202496,406 mi+650 mi
- 09/05/202597,537 mi+1,131 mi
- 09/05/202597,537 mi
- 06/05/202698,242 mi+705 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F457 DOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F457 DOK) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
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