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G26 NGF

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,983 mi
Last recorded74,983 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 NGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 74,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,561 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all welding coated in underseal

both sills suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 29 Nov 2023 74,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 73,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,470 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under car covered in underseal

Fail 21 May 2014 75,470 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under car covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,171 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,648 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,648 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,209 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 72,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres craking

offside front tyre crackin on side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2005 71,488 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G26 NGF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc 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 G26 NGF, 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 G26 NGF registered?

G26 NGF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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