1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · F850 CNH
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1989. Recorded mileage 12,173 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F850 CNH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
- 12,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F850 CNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (F850 CNH) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F850 CNH Mileage History
- 02/07/202212,157 mi
- 16/06/202312,173 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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