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G111 WFP

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,396 mi
Last recorded83,396 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 WFP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower section of door corroded

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower section of door corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 83,194 miles

Both inner front arches corroded at back

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wing rusty

Offside door rusty

Offside outer sill corroded, but not in perscribed area for seat belts

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, offside rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, behind rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front wing very corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside door corroded

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight oil leaks

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top damper mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Wipers poor but still clearing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf floor area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop osf and nsf (2.4.A.1a)

nsf wing and osf door are corroded

osf and nsf sills are corroded and holed

osf lower suspension arm inner bush is deteriated

osr subframe mounting area is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,513 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,218 miles

Both front seats, security near MOT limits

Clearance on front bump stops close to limit

Nearside front top and bottom suspension joints have slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor corroded

Offside front wheel buckled

Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,218 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf and nsf valence (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

clearence between front bump stops on mot limit

osf floor corroded

osf lower arm bushes deteriated

osf seat security near mot limit

osf wheel buckled

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,256 miles

Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

hard to tip front seats

o/s rear tyre slightly out of line

rear side window tints ?

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,518 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,514 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,512 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,238 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,238 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,987 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

offside front tye bar bent

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,972 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,085 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 75,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps emit yellow light

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,690 miles

Engine oil level low

Rear seat back ends insecure

Engine idles fast

Fail 7 Sep 2005 71,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE TO PIPE DAMP

O/S/F TYRE PUNCTURED

OIL LEAKS

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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G111 WFP is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 G111 WFP, 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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G111 WFP is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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