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G263 OHR

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,149 mi
Last recorded95,149 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 OHR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,149 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,034 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 93,027 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,675 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,481 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,312 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,040 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,629 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 853,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,345 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 84,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 79,920 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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G263 OHR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G263 OHR, 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 G263 OHR registered?

G263 OHR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G263 OHR safe to buy?

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