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G177 AEF

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,953 mi
Last recorded56,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 AEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,953 miles

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

discs coroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,918 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all inner wheel arches, all floors corrosion

fuel pipe corrosion

steering colume top bush slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,837 miles

front disc's pitted

off side rear trailing arm worn

spare tyre flat

steering collumn top bearing worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,650 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs pitted

front exhaust system clamps insecure

front lower engine stabiliser mounting fractured

signs of corrosion to underside

slight movement at steering wheel unable to see locking device

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,622 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front engine stabiliser bolt loose

front valance mounts loose

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

nearside front tyre flat, inflated before test

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 27 May 2011 52,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front engine stabiliser bolt loose

front valace mounts loose

front washers would benefit from adjustment

nearside front tyre 2.8mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 28 May 2010 50,202 miles

F/o/s flexi hose crimp corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

R/o/s brake slightly binding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2010 50,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

F/o/s flexi hose crimp corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

R/o/s brake slightly binding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,117 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside steering track rod slight play

Fail 13 May 2009 45,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Spare tyre defective

front engine stabiliser mounting bolt bracket broken

idle speed too low

nearside front top arm bump stop missing

nearside steering track rod slight play

rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked

secondary air horns fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,220 miles

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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G177 AEF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G177 AEF, 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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G177 AEF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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