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G137 GKG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,206 mi
Last recorded9,206 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 GKG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,206 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 9,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 8,987 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheel arch in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front inner wheel arches by mountings of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 8,727 miles

Both rear radius arms have been greased but still have very slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2018 8,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,060 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH WARNING MARKERS

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

O/S/F TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

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

corrosion on rear sub-frame

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f front sub-frame mounting deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension heights low

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,437 miles

corrosion in offside lower body sill

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter detached

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,228 miles

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

nearside inner wheel arc corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,226 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

nearside inner wheel arc corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 67,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car almost on front bump stops

wipers dont park

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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G137 GKG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G137 GKG, 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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G137 GKG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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