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G159 PND

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,778 mi
Last recorded6,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 PND
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,778 miles

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

under body covered heavily in waxoil unable to ckeck brake pipes and corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,490 miles

complete under bodily heavily covered in wax oil.unable to fully inspect brake pipes and corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,146 miles

slight play in the offside of the steering rack

the offside rear brake is less efficient than the nearside rear

Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 1,836 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 10 miles

slight play in o/s rack not effecting mot

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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G159 PND is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G159 PND, 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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What year was G159 PND registered?

G159 PND is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G159 PND safe to buy?

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