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G226 UAE

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,716 mi
Last recorded68,716 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 UAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,716 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 68,716 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 3,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 3,261 miles

Nearside outer sill panel corroded but not affecting seat belts, brakes or steering. Repair advised.

Offside outer sill panel corroded, but not affecting seat belts, brakes or steering. Repair advised

Fail 13 Oct 2015 3,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear drivers door mirror (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside outer sill panel corroded but not affecting seat belts, brakes or steering. Repair advised.

Offside outer sill panel corroded, but not affecting seat belts, brakes or steering. Repair advised

Pass 3 Nov 2014 8,699 miles

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

No rear seat belts fitted due to four point harnesses fitted to front seats ,Making rear seats unusable.

Offside & nearside outer sill panels showing corrossion not within prescribed areas. Repair advised.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 8,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion to both outer sills

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,100 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,100 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,673 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,187 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,422 miles

front are close to front wheel arches but not touching

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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G226 UAE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G226 UAE, 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 G226 UAE registered?

G226 UAE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G226 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G226 UAE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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