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G263 RDV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 RDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 70,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,023 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several holes chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle has corrosion in places

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,918 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion REAR BODY SIGHTLY CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,660 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 68,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,364 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,833 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,829 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,726 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,619 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,458 miles

Slight corrosion appearing in siils and rear subframe

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,033 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 46,257 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RDV, 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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G263 RDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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