Austin Mini Racing Flame
From 387 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 33 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 33 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 22 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 20 |
| 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 | 20 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 11 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 19.1% of Mini Racing Flame failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 70.1% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mini Racing Flames tested had between 30,292 and 75,739 miles on the clock.
At 51,231 median miles, the Mini Racing Flame has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Austin models
Common questions
What is the Austin Mini Racing Flame MOT pass rate?
The Austin Mini Racing Flame has a 70.3% MOT pass rate based on 387 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Austin Mini Racing Flame?
The most common MOT failure on the Austin Mini Racing Flame is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Austin Mini Racing Flame at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Austin Mini Racing Flame is 51,231 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,292 and 75,739 miles.
Buying a used Mini Racing Flame?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £96 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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