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Austin Mini Racing Flame MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Austin Mini Racing Flame. Check any Mini Racing Flame by registration number below.

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75.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.6%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Mini Racing Flame — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini Racing Flame has an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the Austin brand average of 78.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mini Racing Flame on the road.

The most common reasons a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT are emissions levels exceed default limits, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Mini Racing Flame for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Austin Mini Racing Flame, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Austin Mini Racing Flame performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 432 vehicles

69.9%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

25.9%

0

Based on 145 vehicles

80.7%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Austin Mini Racing Flame

The most common reasons a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Emissions levels exceed default limits

5.3%
2

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.2%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.7%
4

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.7%
5

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

3.5%
Austin Mini Racing Flame Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

9.0%

Rear Offside

7.6%

Front Offside

7.6%

Other Austin Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin models.

Austin Moke

69.4% pass rate

Austin 1100

93.3% pass rate

Austin Mini Cooper S

92.5% pass rate

Austin Mini 1000 City E

70.9% pass rate

Austin Mini Thirty Auto

71.4% pass rate

Austin Mini Chelsea

71.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Austin Mini Racing Flame

Austin Mini Racing Flame — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini Racing Flame MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Racing Flame is 75.3% compared to the Austin average of 78.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Austin Mini Racing Flame?
The most common MOT failures on the Austin Mini Racing Flame are: Emissions levels exceed default limits (5.3%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Austin Mini Racing Flame reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, the Austin Mini Racing Flame is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Mini Racing Flame?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Austin Mini Racing Flame?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini Racing Flame: 49,909 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Racing Flame to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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