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G100 LUE

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,595 mi
Last recorded15,595 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 LUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 15,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 15,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2015 15,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake bind to both front wheels.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,578 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake bind to o/s/f.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 15,578 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake bind to o/s/f.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,567 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front indicator worked with a tap

Fail 2 Mar 2006 15,558 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Both front sill returns and front of sills corroded and holed

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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G100 LUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G100 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G100 LUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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